Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
kempfianum
ID:
1326296

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 13: 51 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338750



Common Names

  • Dendrobium Kempfianum
  • Kempfianum Dendrobium
  • Dendrobium


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Description

Dendrobium kempfianum (also called 'Kempf's Dendrobium', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to the tropical regions of Asia. It is characterized by its yellow-green leaves and white flowers with yellow and purple stripes. It grows in humid, shady areas, such as rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium kempfianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium kempfianum is white and has a waxy texture. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium kempfianum is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 40°F (4°C). It can be grown in containers or mounted on a slab.

Where to Find Dendrobium kempfianum

Dendrobium kempfianum is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Dendrobium kempfianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrobium kempfianum?

Dendrobium kempfianum

What type of plant is Dendrobium kempfianum?

Orchid

Where is Dendrobium kempfianum found?

Tropical Asia

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

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