Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
schuitemanii
ID:
1316587

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thoerle & P.O'Byrne

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Orchid Digest 74: 254 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329041



Common Names

  • Dendrobium schuitemanii
  • Schuitemani's Dendrobium
  • Schuitemani's Orchid


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Description

Dendrobium schuitemanii (also called Schuiteman's dendrobium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow, pointed leaves and small, white, fragrant flowers. It is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium schuitemanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Dendrobium schuitemanii has small, white flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium schuitemanii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix. Division is best done in spring or autumn, when the plant is actively growing. Divide the clump into smaller sections, making sure each section has at least one growing point.

Where to Find Dendrobium schuitemanii

Dendrobium schuitemanii can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Dendrobium schuitemanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrobium schuitemanii?

Dendrobium schuitemanii

What is the common name of Dendrobium schuitemanii?

Schuitemanii Snakeroot

What is the natural habitat of Dendrobium schuitemanii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Mexico, Central America, and South America

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

Peter O'Byrne (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O'Byrne' in the authors string.
Lisa Terri Thoerle: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thoerle' in the authors string.