Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hymenophyllum
ID:
940090

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 86 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939428



Common Names

  • Hymenophyllum Dendrobium
  • Membrane Leaf Dendrobium
  • Membrane Leaf Orchid


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Description

Dendrobium hymenophyllum (also called Hymenophyllum 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 hymenophyllum 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

Dendrobium hymenophyllum has small, white flowers with a yellow-green center. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium hymenophyllum 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 hymenophyllum

Dendrobium hymenophyllum is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar.

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-58007: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.