Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 400 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941076
Common Names
- Abbreviated Dendrobium
- Abbreviated Orchid
- Abbreviated Flower
Description
Dendrochilum abbreviatum (also called Abbreviated Dendrochilum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species found in tropical Asia. It has long, thin stems with many small, white flowers. It is found in tropical forests, in the understory of trees, and in humid areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrochilum abbreviatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, cough, and sore throat.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dendrochilum abbreviatum var. abbreviatum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendrochilum abbreviatum has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are borne on short, erect stems. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrochilum abbreviatum 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 Dendrochilum abbreviatum
Dendrochilum abbreviatum is native to the Philippines.
Species in the Dendrochilum genus
Dendrochilum celebesense,
Dendrochilum coccineum,
Dendrochilum cordatum,
Dendrochilum warrenii,
Dendrochilum croceum,
Dendrochilum quinquecallosum,
Dendrochilum undulatum,
Dendrochilum banksii,
Dendrochilum ravanii,
Dendrochilum kopfii,
Dendrochilum pseudowenzelii,
Dendrochilum tortile,
Dendrochilum septemnervium,
Dendrochilum tiongianum,
Dendrochilum abbreviatum,
Dendrochilum abortum,
Dendrochilum acuiferum,
Dendrochilum acuminatum,
Dendrochilum adpressibulbum,
Dendrochilum affine,
Dendrochilum alatum,
Dendrochilum alboviride,
Dendrochilum alpinum,
Dendrochilum ambangense,
Dendrochilum amesianum,
Dendrochilum anfractum,
Dendrochilum angustifolium,
Dendrochilum angustilobum,
Dendrochilum angustipetalum,
Dendrochilum anomalum,
Dendrochilum apiculatum,
Dendrochilum apoense,
Dendrochilum appendiculatum,
Dendrochilum arachnites,
Dendrochilum asperum,
Dendrochilum atjehense,
Dendrochilum aurantiacum,
Dendrochilum auriculare,
Dendrochilum auriculilobum,
Dendrochilum bandaharaense,
Dendrochilum barbifrons,
Dendrochilum basale,
Dendrochilum beccarii,
Dendrochilum binuangense,
Dendrochilum brachyotum,
Dendrochilum brevilabre,
Dendrochilum carinatum,
Dendrochilum carnosulilabrum,
Dendrochilum carnosum,
Dendrochilum cinnabarinum,
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,