Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sutepense
ID:
941400

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe ex Downie

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1925: 374 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940738



Common Names

  • Sutepense Dendrobium
  • Sutepense Rock Orchid
  • Sutepense Rock Orchid Dendrobium


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Description

Dendrobium sutepense (also called 'Sutep Dendrobium', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin, and flattened pseudobulbs, and long, thin, and pointed leaves. It grows in humid forests, often in shady areas, and is found in countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium sutepense is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a tonic and to improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium sutepense is white and has a yellow lip. It has a small, round seed and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium sutepense can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix of medium-grade fir bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite. It should be grown in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Dendrobium sutepense

Dendrobium sutepense is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

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-59228: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
Dorothy G. Downie (1894-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Downie' in the authors string.