Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
perlongum
ID:
940817

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 587 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940155



Common Names

  • Dendrobium Perlongum
  • Long Dendrobium
  • Perlongum Orchid


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Description

Dendrobium perlongum (also called 'Long Dendrobium' and 'Long Orchid', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin stems with smooth, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in humid, tropical forests and on tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium perlongum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dendrobium perlongum are white and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium perlongum is a tropical orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows on trees. It can be grown in pots or on slabs. It prefers medium to bright light and should be grown in a well-draining medium. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Dendrobium perlongum

Dendrobium perlongum is found in Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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-58678: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.