Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
judithiae
ID:
940186

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.O'Byrne

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Malayan Orchid Rev. 33: 43 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939524



Common Names

  • Dendrobium Judithiae
  • Judithiae Dendrobium
  • Dendrobium Judithiae


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Description

Dendrobium judithiae (also called 'Judith's Dendrobium', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is an epiphyte, growing on trees in tropical and subtropical forests. It has long, thin stems with many leaves and produces fragrant, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium judithiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium judithiae is white and has a yellow lip. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium judithiae is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It prefers a warm, humid climate and bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seed should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept moist but not wet. Division can be done when the plant is actively growing and the roots are healthy.

Where to Find Dendrobium judithiae

Dendrobium judithiae can be found in the tropical forests of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

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-58100: Based on the initial data import
Peter O'Byrne (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O'Byrne' in the authors string.