Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
josephinae
ID:
836039

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cootes

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 73(4): 24 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835374



Common Names

  • Dendrobium josephinae
  • Josephinae Dendrobium
  • Josephinae's Dendrobium


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Description

Dendrobium josephinae (also called Josephine's Dendrobium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic orchid, with long, thin stems and small, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Sudan and south to Angola and Mozambique, and is also found in Madagascar. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium josephinae 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

The flower of Dendrobium josephinae is white with yellow stripes and a yellow lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium josephinae 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 josephinae

Dendrobium josephinae is found in India

Dendrobium josephinae FAQ

What is the best temperature for Dendrobium josephinae?

Dendrobium josephinae prefers temperatures between 18-25°C.

What is the best light for Dendrobium josephinae?

Dendrobium josephinae prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the best humidity for Dendrobium josephinae?

Dendrobium josephinae 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,

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