Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
scorpionis
ID:
1326303

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 13: 54 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338757



Common Names

  • Scorpionis Dendrobium
  • Dendrobium scorpionis
  • Scorpionis Orchid


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Description

Dendrobium scorpionis (also called Scorpion Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium scorpionis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium scorpionis is white and has a waxy texture. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium scorpionis is a small epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is best propagated from division. Divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until established. Once established, Dendrobium scorpionis is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Dendrobium scorpionis

Dendrobium scorpionis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Dendrobium scorpionis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrobium scorpionis?

Dendrobium scorpionis

What is the common name of Dendrobium scorpionis?

Scorpion Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Dendrobium scorpionis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.