Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
prostheciglossum
ID:
940925

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 555 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940263



Common Names

  • Prostheciglossum Dendrobium
  • Prostheciglossum Orchid
  • Prostheciglossum Fairy Orchid


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Description

Dendrobium prostheciglossum (also called 'Prosthecate Dendrobium', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China, Japan, and the Philippines. It is found in rainforests, growing on trees or rocks. It has long, thin stems with many small, round leaves and small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium prostheciglossum 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 prostheciglossum is white with a yellow lip. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium prostheciglossum is an epiphytic orchid species, native to Southeast Asia. It can be grown in a pot or basket with a well-drained medium such as bark chips, sphagnum moss, or perlite. It requires bright light and moderate humidity. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Dendrobium prostheciglossum

Dendrobium prostheciglossum is native to the tropical rainforests 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-58781: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.