Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
mucrovaginatum
ID:
1321972

Status:
valid

Authors:
Metusala & J.J.Wood

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 10: 27 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334426





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Description

Dendrobium mucrovaginatum (also called Small-Sheathed Dendrobium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, spiny leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in humid, tropical forests and in rocky, open woods.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium mucrovaginatum is white and tubular, with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium mucrovaginatum is a tropical orchid that is native to South East Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until they germinate. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Dendrobium mucrovaginatum

Dendrobium mucrovaginatum is native to Thailand and can be found in the provinces of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.

Dendrobium mucrovaginatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrobium mucrovaginatum?

Dendrobium mucrovaginatum

What is the common name of Dendrobium mucrovaginatum?

Mucro-vaginata dendrobium

What is the natural habitat of Dendrobium mucrovaginatum?

It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia

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

Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.
Destario Metusala: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Metusala' in the authors string.