Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
secundum
ID:
941218

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Lindl. ex Wall.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Numer. List : n.º 1996 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940556



Common Names

  • Secundum Dendrobium
  • Secundum Orchid
  • Secundum


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Description

Dendrobium secundum (also called Secundum Dendrobium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Southeast Asia. It has short, thick stems with broad, oval leaves. The flowers are white or pink and have a sweet scent. It grows in humid forests and is often found growing on rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium secundum is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is known for its fragrant flowers. It is also used as a source of food and medicine in some cultures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium secundum is white with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is round and black and the seedlings are small, green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium secundum is an epiphytic orchid species native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is best grown in warm, humid climates with bright, indirect light. Propagation is typically done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Dendrobium secundum

Dendrobium secundum 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-59057: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.