Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sayeri
ID:
941180

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 3: 317 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940518



Common Names

  • Dendrobium Sayeri
  • Sayeri Orchid
  • Tropical Orchid


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Description

Dendrobium sayeri (also called Sayer's 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 sayeri 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 sayeri 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 sayeri is a tropical orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on trees or other plants. It can be grown in a pot or basket, or mounted on a slab of wood or cork. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division, with each division containing at least three pseudobulbs.

Where to Find Dendrobium sayeri

Dendrobium sayeri is native to the tropical forests of 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-59020: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.