Dendrobium kotanicanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kotanicanum
ID:
836041
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Orchadian 15: 565 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835376
Common Names
- Dendrobium kotanicanum
- Kotanicanum Dendrobium
- Kotanicanum's Dendrobium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dendrobium kotanicanum (also called Kotanica'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 kotanicanum 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 kotanicanum 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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Dendrobium kotanicanum 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 kotanicanum
Dendrobium kotanicanum is found in India
Dendrobium kotanicanum FAQ
What is the best temperature for Dendrobium kotanicanum?
Dendrobium kotanicanum prefers temperatures between 18-25°C.
What is the best light for Dendrobium kotanicanum?
Dendrobium kotanicanum prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the best humidity for Dendrobium kotanicanum?
Dendrobium kotanicanum 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-372606: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.