Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
histrionicum
ID:
940057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Orchideen Beschreib. Kult. Zücht. : 260 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939395



Common Names

  • Histrionic Dendrobium
  • Theatrical Dendrobium
  • Drama Queen Dendrobium


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Description

Dendrobium histrionicum (also called 'Histrionic Dendrobium', among many other common names) is a species of orchid that is native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. It is a medium-sized epiphytic orchid with long, thin stems and small, clustered pseudobulbs. The flowers are white or cream-colored and have a sweet fragrance. This species grows in humid forests and on trees and rocks in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium histrionicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has also been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium histrionicum is white with a yellow lip, and has a sweet fragrance. The seed is small and round with a black or brown color. The seedlings are small and delicate with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium histrionicum is an epiphytic orchid species native to India, China, and Thailand. It can be cultivated in a well-drained potting medium, such as a mix of bark, perlite, and charcoal. Propagation is usually done through division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Dendrobium histrionicum

Dendrobium histrionicum 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-57979: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.