Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sitanalae
ID:
941266

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 23: 7 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940604



Common Names

  • Dendrobium Sitanalae
  • Sitanala Orchid
  • Sitanalae Orchid


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Description

Dendrobium sitanalae (also called Sitanala Dendrobium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Borneo. It has long, thin, arching stems with many small, white flowers. It grows in montane forests at elevations of 800 to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium sitanalae 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 sitanalae is white with a yellow center and has a sweet fragrance. The seed is small and round and is black in color. The seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium sitanalae 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 sitanalae

Dendrobium sitanalae can be found in Thailand and Laos.

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,

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