Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
helix
ID:
940024

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Cribb

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 6: 174 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939362



Common Names

  • Dendrobium Helix
  • Helix Dendrobium
  • Helix Orchid


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Description

Dendrobium helix (also called 'Helix Orchid' and 'Helix-spur Orchid', among many other common names) is a medium-sized epiphytic orchid with thick stems and broad, pointed leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical forests, often growing on trees or rocks. It produces small, white flowers with yellow lips.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium helix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is easy to care for. It can also be used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating respiratory issues and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium helix is yellow with a white center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium helix is a warm-growing epiphyte found in the Philippines, Indonesia, and New Guinea. It is a medium-sized plant with long, thin stems and small, white flowers. The plant can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It should be grown in bright, indirect light and kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Dendrobium helix

Dendrobium helix is native to Southeast Asia, and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

Species in the Dendrobium genus

Dendrobium archipelagense, Dendrobium contextum, Dendrobium farinatum, Dendrobium fusciflorum, Dendrobium limpidum, Dendrobium numaldeorii, Dendrobium parnatanum, Dendrobium protractum, Dendrobium pseudorarum, Dendrobium racieanum, Dendrobium sidikalangense, Dendrobium sleumeri, Dendrobium speckmaieri, Dendrobium stellare, Dendrobium suzukii, Dendrobium tampangii, Dendrobium trantuanii, Dendrobium crassilabium, Dendrobium ianthinum, Dendrobium lanuginosum, Dendrobium sutiknoi, Dendrobium bifurcatum, Dendrobium brillianum, Dendrobium eymanum, Dendrobium flebiliflorum, Dendrobium paragnomus, Dendrobium sibuyanense, Dendrobium spenceanum, Dendrobium spinuliferum, Dendrobium stipiticola, Dendrobium trankimianum, Dendrobium vietnamense, Dendrobium bicolense, Dendrobium chapaense, Dendrobium cymbicallum, Dendrobium davaoense, Dendrobium heokhuii, Dendrobium ochthochilum, Dendrobium optimuspatruus, Dendrobium pleasancium, Dendrobium reginanivis, Dendrobium rickscottianum, Dendrobium roseosparsum, Dendrobium vogelsangii, Dendrobium cowenii, Dendrobium arunachalense, Dendrobium jiajiangense, Dendrobium wangliangii, Dendrobium ravanii, Dendrobium niveobarbatum,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-57949: Based on the initial data import
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.