Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ovatipetalum
ID:
940725

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 12: 134 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940063



Common Names

  • Ovate-petaled Dendrobium
  • Ovatipetalum Dendrobium
  • Ovatipetalum Spurred Dendrobium


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Description

Dendrobium ovatipetalum (also called 'Ovatipetalum 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 ovatipetalum is used as an ornamental plant, for its beautiful flowers and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium ovatipetalum is white with a yellow lip, and has a sweet scent. The seed is small and round with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium ovatipetalum 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 a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division or by cuttings.

Where to Find Dendrobium ovatipetalum

Dendrobium ovatipetalum is native to India.

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,

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