Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sanseiense
ID:
941162

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. 6: 70 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940500



Common Names

  • Dendrobium Sanseiense
  • Sanseiense Orchid
  • Tropical Orchid


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Description

Dendrobium sanseiense (also called Sansei 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 sanseiense 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 sanseiense 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 sanseiense is a relatively easy species to cultivate. It prefers bright light and moderate temperatures. It should be grown in a well-draining medium, such as bark, and watered regularly. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Dendrobium sanseiense

Dendrobium sanseiense is native to the tropical forests of Japan.

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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