Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 8: 53 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940273
Common Names
- Conanthum Dendrobium
- Dendrobium pseudoconanthum
- False Conanthum Dendrobium
Description
Dendrobium pseudoconanthum (also called the False-coned Dendrobium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic or lithophytic plant species in the genus Dendrobium. It is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, usually on trees or rocks in shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrobium pseudoconanthum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach problems. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrobium pseudoconanthum is white with a yellow lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrobium pseudoconanthum 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 pseudoconanthum
Dendrobium pseudoconanthum can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
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,