Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
solomonense
ID:
921085

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Carr) Schuit. & Peter B.Adams

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 29: 65 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920420



Common Names

  • Dendrobium solomonense
  • Solomonense Dendrobium
  • Solomonense Orchid


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Description

Dendrobium solomonense (also called Solomon Islands Dendrobium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in humid forests. It has long, thin, green leaves and produces a tall, erect, branched inflorescence with small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium solomonense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium solomonense is white with a yellow lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium solomonense is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in warm, humid climates with bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-draining medium, such as bark or sphagnum moss. Propagation is done through division or by taking cuttings from the mature plant.

Where to Find Dendrobium solomonense

Dendrobium solomonense can be found in the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu.

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-465875: Based on the initial data import
Cedric Errol Carr (1892-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carr' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Peter Barry Adams: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter B.Adams' in the authors string.