Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lancilobum
ID:
940281

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Wood

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 5: 90 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939619



Common Names

  • Dendrobium Lancilobum
  • Lancilobum Dendrobium
  • Dendrobium Lancilobum


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Description

Dendrobium lancilobum (also called Lancilobum Dendrobium, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic orchid native to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. It has long, thin, cylindrical pseudobulbs and oblong leaves. It is found in evergreen forests at elevations of 500 to 600 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium lancilobum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is easy to care for. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dendrobium lancilobum var. roseocalcar (J.J.Wood & A.L.Lamb) J.J.Wood
Dendrobium lancilobum var. lancilobum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium lancilobum is white with a yellow lip, and has a sweet fragrance. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are dark green with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium lancilobum 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 lancilobum

Dendrobium lancilobum is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China.

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-58187: Based on the initial data import
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.