Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ritaeanum
ID:
941091

Status:
valid

Authors:
King & Pantl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 66: 583 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940429



Common Names

  • Ritaeanum Dendrobium
  • Dendrobium ritaeanum
  • Rita's Dendrobium


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Description

Dendrobium ritaeanum (also called 'Ritae's Dendrobium', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It has thin, cylindrical pseudobulbs, each with two to three leaves. The flowers are white to pale yellow, with a lip that is yellow and white. It grows in tropical forests, usually in the upper canopy.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium ritaeanum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used in perfumes, cosmetics, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium ritaeanum is white and has a yellow lip. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Dendrobium ritaeanum

Dendrobium ritaeanum is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-58935: Based on the initial data import
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Robert Pantling (1856-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pantl.' in the authors string.