Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
serena-alexianum
ID:
836114

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Wood & A.L.Lamb

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 2: 8 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835449



Common Names

  • Dendrobium Serena-Alexianum
  • Serena-Alexianum Dendrobium
  • Dendrobium Serena-Alexiani


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Description

Dendrobium serena-alexianum (also called Serena-Alexianum Dendrobium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to the Philippines. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It grows in humid forests and is found in the provinces of Luzon and Mindanao.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium serena-alexianum is a species of orchid native to Indonesia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrobium serena-alexianum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium serena-alexianum is a terrestrial or lithophytic orchid native to India. It is an easy-to-grow species that prefers warm temperatures and bright light. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept moist and warm until germination.

Where to Find Dendrobium serena-alexianum

Dendrobium serena-alexianum is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Dendrobium serena-alexianum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Dendrobium serena-alexianum?

Dendrobium serena-alexianum is native to Thailand.

What is the ideal temperature for Dendrobium serena-alexianum?

Dendrobium serena-alexianum prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).

What is the ideal light for Dendrobium serena-alexianum?

Dendrobium serena-alexianum prefers bright, indirect light.

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-372675: Based on the initial data import
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.
Anthony Lamb (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Lamb' in the authors string.