Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hellwigianum
ID:
940027

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl. ex Warb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 16: 16 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939365



Common Names

  • Dendrobium Hellwigianum
  • Hellwigianum Dendrobium
  • Hellwigianum Orchid


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Description

Dendrobium hellwigianum (also called Hellwig's Dendrobium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a small to medium-sized epiphytic orchid, growing up to 40 cm tall. It is found in moist, lowland forests, often near streams or rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium hellwigianum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium hellwigianum is a small, epiphytic orchid native to India and Sri Lanka. It 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 hellwigianum

Dendrobium hellwigianum 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-57951: Based on the initial data import
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.