Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lueckelianum
ID:
940391

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fessel & M.Wolff

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 41: 38 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939729



Common Names

  • Dendrobium lueckelianum
  • Lueckel's Dendrobium
  • Lueckel's Orchid


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Description

Dendrobium lueckelianum (also called 'Lueckelianum Orchid' and 'Lueckelianum-spur Orchid', among many other common names) is a medium-sized epiphytic orchid with thick stems and broad, pointed leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical forests, often growing on trees or rocks. It produces small, white flowers with yellow lips.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium lueckelianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrobium lueckelianum has white flowers with yellow lips and a long, thin stem. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium lueckelianum is a species of orchid native to the Philippines. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It is best grown in bright, indirect light and prefers temperatures between 60-80°F. It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done through division or by seed.

Where to Find Dendrobium lueckelianum

Dendrobium lueckelianum 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-58286: Based on the initial data import
Hans Fessel (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fessel' in the authors string.
Manfred Wolff (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Wolff' in the authors string.