Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
parvulum
ID:
940782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1899: 127 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940120



Common Names

  • Parvulum Dendrobium
  • Parvulum Orchid
  • Parvulum


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Description

Dendrobium parvulum (also called 'Parvulum 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 parvulum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dendrobium parvulum sub. huliorum (T.M.Reeve & P.Woods) Ormerod
Dendrobium parvulum sub. minutum (Schltr.) Ormerod

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium parvulum 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 parvulum is a small epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Dendrobium parvulum

Dendrobium parvulum 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,

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