Dendrobium hirsutifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsutifolium
ID:
836063
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Wood
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 1: 117 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835398
Common Names
- Dendrobium hirsutifolium
- Hirsutifolium Dendrobium
- Hirsutifolium's Dendrobium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dendrobium hirsutifolium (also called Hairy-leaved Dendrobium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphyte, growing up to 1 meter tall. It is found in humid montane forests, often near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrobium hirsutifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers are also used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendrobium hirsutifolium has white flowers with yellowish-green markings. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped capsule containing numerous small, black, angular seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dendrobium hirsutifolium is an epiphytic orchid native to India. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Dendrobium hirsutifolium
Dendrobium hirsutifolium can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Dendrobium hirsutifolium FAQ
What is the best temperature for Dendrobium hirsutifolium?
Dendrobium hirsutifolium prefers temperatures between 18-25°C.
What is the best light for Dendrobium hirsutifolium?
Dendrobium hirsutifolium prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the best humidity for Dendrobium hirsutifolium?
Dendrobium hirsutifolium prefers a humidity of 50-70%.
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-372629: Based on the initial data import
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.