Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
shixingense
ID:
920917

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.L.Chen, S.J.Zeng & J.Duan

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 28: 723 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920252



Common Names

  • Shixing Dendrobium
  • Shixing Orchid
  • Shixing's Dendrobium


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Description

Dendrobium shixingense (also called 'Shixing Dendrobium', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has a long, thin stem and small, green, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium shixingense is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Dendrobium shixingense has small, white flowers. Seed: The seeds of Dendrobium shixingense are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Dendrobium shixingense are small and have a single stem with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium shixingense is an evergreen perennial that is native to China. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is by division or from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and can take up to two years to germinate.

Where to Find Dendrobium shixingense

Dendrobium shixingense is native to China and can be found in tropical rainforests. It is also available for purchase from nurseries and online retailers.

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-465701: Based on the initial data import
Zong Lian Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.L.Chen' in the authors string.
Song Jun Zeng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.J.Zeng' in the authors string.
Jun Duan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Duan' in the authors string.