Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
kentrophyllum
ID:
940213

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 725 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939551



Common Names

  • Kentrophyllum Dendrobium
  • Kentrophyllum Orchid
  • Kentrophyllum Den


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Description

Dendrobium kentrophyllum (also called 'Kentrophyllum Dendrobium' and 'Kentrophyllum 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 kentrophyllum 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 kentrophyllum 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 kentrophyllum is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept moist but not wet. The seedlings should be kept in a bright, warm location with indirect sunlight. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden. Division can be done when the plant is dormant. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Dendrobium kentrophyllum

Dendrobium kentrophyllum 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,

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