Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
stellare
ID:
386629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dauncey

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 7: 171 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385961

Common Names

  • Dendrobium Stellare
  • Stellare Orchid
  • Stellare Flower

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Description

Dendrobium stellare (also called Stellare Dendrobium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin stems and white flowers. It is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium stellare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicines to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrobium stellare has white and yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are green and have a diameter of 1-2 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium stellare is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a well-draining, humus-rich potting mix in bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Dendrobium stellare

Dendrobium stellare is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforests.

Dendrobium stellare FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Dendrobium stellare?

Dendrobium stellare is native to Indonesia.

What type of soil does Dendrobium stellare prefer?

Dendrobium stellare prefers well-draining, acidic soil.

How often should Dendrobium stellare be watered?

Dendrobium stellare should be watered once a week during the growing season and once every two weeks during the dormant season.

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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