Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
montedeakinense
ID:
940555

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.M.Bailey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 18: 4 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939893



Common Names

  • Montedeakinense Dendrobium
  • Montedeakinense Orchid
  • Montedeakinense


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Description

Dendrobium montedeakinense (also called Deakin's Dendrobium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Australia. It is a small to medium sized epiphytic orchid with several leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium montedeakinense 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 montedeakinense

Dendrobium montedeakinense is native to Australia. It can be found growing in tropical rainforests, on trees, and in rocky areas 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-58436: Based on the initial data import
Frederick Manson Bailey (1827-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Bailey' in the authors string.