Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
polytrichum
ID:
940896

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 2: 328 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940234



Common Names

  • Many-haired Dendrobium
  • Many-haired Orchid
  • Many-haired Fairy Orchid


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Description

Dendrobium polytrichum (also called 'Many-Haired Dendrobium' and 'Many-Haired 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 polytrichum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-tumor properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium polytrichum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium polytrichum is a hardy species that can be grown in a range of temperatures. It prefers bright light and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizome or by using stem cuttings.

Where to Find Dendrobium polytrichum

Dendrobium polytrichum is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.

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-58754: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.