Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
shompenii
ID:
941245

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.K.Sinha & P.S.N.Rao

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 18: 27 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940583



Common Names

  • Shompenii Dendrobium
  • Shompenii Orchid
  • Shompenii


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Description

Dendrobium shompenii (also called 'Shompenii' and 'Shompenii Dendrobium', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is a small, sympodial epiphyte with an erect stem and long, thin, leathery leaves. It grows in humid, shady forests at elevations of 1000-2000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium shompenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-tumor properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium shompenii 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 shompenii is an epiphytic orchid species native to 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 shompenii

Dendrobium shompenii is native to India.

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-59082: Based on the initial data import
P. Satyanarayana Rao (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.N.Rao' in the authors string.
Bipin Kumar Sinha (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.K.Sinha' in the authors string.