Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 84 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939998
Common Names
- Dendrobium nudum
- Nudum Dendrobium
- Nudum
Description
Dendrobium nudum (also called 'Naked Dendrobium', among many other common names) is an epiphytic or lithophytic 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 nudum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrobium nudum is white or yellowish-green, with a lip that is yellowish-green and has a yellowish-green mid-lobe. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrobium nudum is an epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It is an easy-to-grow species that prefers bright light and warm temperatures. It can be propagated through division or by seed. When dividing, make sure to use a sharp knife to separate the plant into several pieces. When propagating by seed, it is best to use a sterile medium and keep the temperature and humidity levels consistent. The seedlings should be kept in bright light and warm temperatures until they are ready to be transplanted.
Where to Find Dendrobium nudum
Dendrobium nudum 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,