Species:
purpureoflavescens
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 13: 54 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338755
Common Names
- Dendrobium Purpureoflavescens
- Purpureoflavescens Dendrobium
- Dendrobium
Description
Dendrobium purpureoflavescens (also called Purple-yellow Dendrobium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrobium purpureoflavescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrobium purpureoflavescens is white and has a waxy texture. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrobium purpureoflavescens is a small epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is best propagated from division. Divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until established. Once established, Dendrobium purpureoflavescens is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Dendrobium purpureoflavescens
Dendrobium purpureoflavescens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Dendrobium purpureoflavescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrobium purpureoflavescens?
Dendrobium purpureoflavescens
What is the common name of Dendrobium purpureoflavescens?
Purple-yellow Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Dendrobium purpureoflavescens?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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,