Dendrobium stricticalcarum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stricticalcarum
ID:
836038
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Suarez & Cootes
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 73(4): 23 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835373
Common Names
- Dendrobium stricticalcarum
- Stricticalcarum Dendrobium
- Stricticalcarum's Dendrobium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dendrobium stricticalcarum (also called Strict-spurred Dendrobium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic orchid, with long, thin stems and small, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Sudan and south to Angola and Mozambique, and is also found in Madagascar. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrobium stricticalcarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers are also used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrobium stricticalcarum is white with yellow stripes and a yellow lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Dendrobium stricticalcarum is an epiphytic orchid native to India. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Dendrobium stricticalcarum
Dendrobium stricticalcarum is found in India
Dendrobium stricticalcarum FAQ
What is the best temperature for Dendrobium stricticalcarum?
Dendrobium stricticalcarum prefers temperatures between 18-25°C.
What is the best light for Dendrobium stricticalcarum?
Dendrobium stricticalcarum prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the best humidity for Dendrobium stricticalcarum?
Dendrobium stricticalcarum prefers a humidity of 50-70%.
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-372603: Based on the initial data import
Wally Suarez (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Suarez' in the authors string.
James Edward Cootes (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cootes' in the authors string.