Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
moniliforme
ID:
940550

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Sw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Upsal. 6: 85 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939888



Common Names

  • Moniliforme Dendrobium
  • Moniliforme Orchid
  • Moniliforme


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Description

Dendrobium moniliforme (also called Beaded Dendrobium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It has thin, cylindrical pseudobulbs, each with a single, leathery leaf. The flowers are white with purple stripes, and the plant is found in humid, tropical forests at elevations of up to 1000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium moniliforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium moniliforme is yellow and has a white lip. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium moniliforme can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done when the plant is dormant, and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Dendrobium moniliforme

Dendrobium moniliforme is native to India, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It can be found growing on trees, in rocky areas, and in tropical rainforests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.

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-58431: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.