Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sladei
ID:
941267

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Wood & P.J.Cribb

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 90: 14 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940605



Common Names

  • Dendrobium Sladei
  • Slade Orchid
  • Sladei Orchid


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Description

Dendrobium sladei (also called Slade's Dendrobium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to New Guinea. It has short, thin stems with many small, white flowers. It grows in montane forests at elevations of 1,000 to 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium sladei 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 sladei 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 sladei 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 sladei

Dendrobium sladei can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

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-59102: Based on the initial data import
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.