Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
taveuniense
ID:
941418

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dauncey & P.J.Cribb

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 48: 561 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940756



Common Names

  • Taveuniense Dendrobium
  • Taveuniense Rock Orchid
  • Taveuniense Rock Orchid Dendrobium


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Description

Dendrobium taveuniense (also called 'Taveuni Dendrobium', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has short, cylindrical 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 taveuniense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium taveuniense is white with a yellow lip. Its seed is small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium taveuniense 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 taveuniense

Dendrobium taveuniense 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-59244: Based on the initial data import
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Anne Dauncey (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dauncey' in the authors string.