Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
wenshanense
ID:
1328061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Q.Xu, Y.B.Luo & Z.J.Liu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 174: 137 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340515



Common Names

  • Dendrobium wenshanense
  • Wenshanense Dendrobium
  • Wenshanense's Dendrobium


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Description

Dendrobium wenshanense (also called Wenshan Dendrobium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to China and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium wenshanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrobium wenshanense has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium wenshanense is an epiphytic orchid that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches in early spring or late summer. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid location. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid location.

Where to Find Dendrobium wenshanense

Dendrobium wenshanense is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of China.

Dendrobium wenshanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrobium wenshanense?

Dendrobium wenshanense

What is the natural habitat of Dendrobium wenshanense?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the average height of Dendrobium wenshanense?

Up to 1 m

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

Yi Bo Luo (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.B.Luo' in the authors string.
Zhong Jian Liu (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.J.Liu' in the authors string.
Qing Xu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.Xu' in the authors string.