Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
parciflorum
ID:
940772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f. ex Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 3: 4 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940110



Common Names

  • Dendrobium parciflorum
  • Parciflorum Dendrobium
  • Parciflorum


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Description

Dendrobium parciflorum (also called 'Parciflorum Dendrobium', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South East Asia. It is a sympodial epiphyte with short, thin pseudobulbs and short, thick leaves. It is found in tropical forests, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium parciflorum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of food for some animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium parciflorum is white with a yellow lip and has a sweet scent. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium parciflorum is a tropical epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a medium-sized plant with thin, pointed leaves and clusters of fragrant, white flowers. It is easy to grow and can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Dendrobium parciflorum

Dendrobium parciflorum is found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India and China to the Philippines and Indonesia.

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-58636: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.