Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
luzonense
ID:
940398

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 30(Misc.): 54 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939736



Common Names

  • Dendrobium luzonense
  • Luzon Dendrobium
  • Luzon Orchid


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Description

Dendrobium luzonense (also called 'Luzon Dendrobium', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to the Philippines. It has an elongated stem with many small, oblong leaves and clusters of fragrant, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It grows in humid forests and on rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium luzonense 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 luzonense 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 luzonense 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 luzonense

Dendrobium luzonense can be found in the tropical forests of the Philippines.

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-58292: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.