Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tridentiferum
ID:
941516

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 2: 237 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940854



Common Names

  • Tridentiferum Dendrobium
  • Tridentiferum Orchid
  • Tridentiferum Orchid Plant


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Description

Dendrobium tridentiferum (also called Trident-spur Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to China, Japan, and the Korean Peninsula. It is a medium-sized epiphytic orchid with long, thin stems and small, fragrant white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and on the trunks of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium tridentiferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrobium tridentiferum has white, fragrant flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium tridentiferum is a relatively easy species to cultivate. It prefers bright light and moderate temperatures. It should be grown in a well-draining medium, such as bark, and watered regularly. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Dendrobium tridentiferum

Dendrobium tridentiferum 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-59336: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.