Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tetragonum
ID:
941449

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 25(Misc.): 33 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940787



Common Names

  • Dendrobium Tetragonum
  • Four-angled Dendrobium
  • Square-stemmed Dendrobium


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Description

Dendrobium tetragonum (also called 'Four-Angled 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 tetragonum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dendrobium tetragonum sub. giganteum (Leaney) Peter B.Adams
Dendrobium tetragonum var. cacatua (M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones) H.Mohr
Dendrobium tetragonum var. melaleucaphilum (M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones) Dockrill
Dendrobium tetragonum sub. tetragonum
Dendrobium tetragonum var. serpentis Peter B.Adams

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium tetragonum 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 tetragonum is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome or through stem cuttings.

Where to Find Dendrobium tetragonum

Dendrobium tetragonum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests and on trees in areas with high humidity.

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-59272: Based on the initial data import
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.