Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
velutinelabrum
ID:
912864

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.A.Clem. & Cootes

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
OrchideenJ. 16: 18 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912199



Common Names

  • Dendrobium velutinelabrum
  • Velutinelabrum Dendrobium
  • Dendrobium Velutinelabrum


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Description

Dendrobium velutinelabrum (also called 'Velvet-lipped Dendrobium', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has small, greenish-white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas and is found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium velutinelabrum is used as an ornamental plant and for its wood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Dendrobium velutinelabrum is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium velutinelabrum is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers a bright position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Dendrobium velutinelabrum

Dendrobium velutinelabrum is native to Indonesia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Dendrobium velutinelabrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrobium velutinelabrum?

Dendrobium velutinelabrum

What is the common name of Dendrobium velutinelabrum?

Velvet-lipped Dendrobium

Where is Dendrobium velutinelabrum native to?

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-457119: Based on the initial data import
Mark Alwin Clements (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Clem.' in the authors string.
James Edward Cootes (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cootes' in the authors string.