Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hooveri
ID:
836082

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 15: 420 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835417



Common Names

  • Dendrobium Hooveri
  • Hooveri Dendrobium
  • Hooveri Orchid


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Description

Dendrobium hooveri (also called Hoover's Dendrobium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphyte with long, thin stems and bright green leaves. It produces fragrant, white flowers with yellow and purple stripes. It prefers warm, humid climates and is found in tropical rainforests, at altitudes between 500 and 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium hooveri is a species of orchid native to the Philippines. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrobium hooveri 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium hooveri is an epiphytic orchid native to Thailand. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. Water regularly and fertilize monthly. Propagation is best done by division of the pseudobulbs.

Where to Find Dendrobium hooveri

Dendrobium hooveri is native to the Malaysian state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo. It is found growing on trees in the lowland rainforest.

Dendrobium hooveri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrobium hooveri?

Dendrobium hooveri

What is the natural habitat of Dendrobium hooveri?

Tropical rainforests of Thailand

What is the flowering season of Dendrobium hooveri?

June to August

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-372646: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.