Status:
valid
Authors:
H.B.Naithani
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 112: 66 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939949
Common Names
- Nareshbahadurii Dendrobium
- Naresh Bahadurii Dendrobium
- Naresh Bahadurii Orchid
Description
Dendrobium nareshbahadurii (also called Naresh Bahadur's Dendrobium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in India, Sri Lanka, and China. 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 2,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrobium nareshbahadurii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendrobium nareshbahadurii has small, white flowers with yellow or pink stripes. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrobium nareshbahadurii is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It is best grown in medium to bright light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by seed.
Where to Find Dendrobium nareshbahadurii
Dendrobium nareshbahadurii is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Himalayas.
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,