Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
salicifolium
ID:
941143

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 18: 48 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940481



Common Names

  • Dendrobium Salicifolium
  • Salicifolium Orchid
  • Tropical Orchid


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Description

Dendrobium salicifolium (also called Willow-leaved Dendrobium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Southeast Asia. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It is native to Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos and can be found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium salicifolium is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium salicifolium is white with a yellow or pink lip. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium salicifolium is an epiphytic orchid species native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It prefers warm temperatures and bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. Propagation is best done by division of the mature pseudobulbs. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow and difficult process.

Where to Find Dendrobium salicifolium

Dendrobium salicifolium can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

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,

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