Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
trifurcatum
ID:
924000

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Carr) Schuit. & Peter B.Adams

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 29: 68 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923335



Common Names

  • Dendrobium trifurcatum
  • Trifurcatum Dendrobium
  • Three-Forked Dendrobium


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Description

Dendrobium trifurcatum (also called 'Three-forked Dendrobium', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It is typically found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium trifurcatum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrobium trifurcatum has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium trifurcatum is a small, evergreen shrub native to Thailand. It grows best in full sun to partial shade, in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Place the cuttings in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Dendrobium trifurcatum

Dendrobium trifurcatum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

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-469035: Based on the initial data import
Cedric Errol Carr (1892-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carr' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Peter Barry Adams: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter B.Adams' in the authors string.