Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ventricosum
ID:
941612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 50 II B 21: 209 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940950



Common Names

  • Dendrobium Ventricosum
  • Ventricosum Dendrobium
  • Ventricosum Rock Orchid


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Description

Dendrobium ventricosum (also called 'Ventricosum' and 'Ventricosum Dendrobium', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos. It has long, thin stems with many small, white flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests, often on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium ventricosum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium ventricosum is white with a yellow labellum, and has a sweet scent. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium ventricosum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright light and warm temperatures, and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. Water regularly, but allow the medium to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Dendrobium ventricosum

Dendrobium ventricosum can be found in the tropical rainforests 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,

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