Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
kauldorumii
ID:
940203

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.M.Reeve

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 6: 223 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939541



Common Names

  • Kauldorumii Dendrobium
  • Kauldorumii Orchid
  • Kauldorumii Den


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Description

Dendrobium kauldorumii (also called 'Kauldorum's Dendrobium' and 'Kauldorum's Cane Orchid', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin, cane-like stems and small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It grows in humid, tropical climates in areas with plenty of light and air circulation.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium kauldorumii 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

Dendrobium kauldorumii has white to yellowish flowers with a red lip. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium kauldorumii is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a pot or basket with an open, well-draining medium such as tree fern fiber, bark chips, or sphagnum moss. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Dendrobium kauldorumii

Dendrobium kauldorumii is found in the tropical forests of New Guinea.

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-58116: Based on the initial data import
Thomas M. Reeve (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.M.Reeve' in the authors string.