Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
banksii
ID:
912870

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cootes

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 74(4): 13 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912205



Common Names

  • Dendrochilum banksii
  • Banksii Dendrochilum
  • Dendrochilum Banksii


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Description

Dendrochilum banksii (also called Banks' Dendrochilum, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a creeping rhizome. It is native to the Philippines, and grows in humid montane forests at elevations of 500-2000m. It has an inflorescence of up to 10 flowers, each with a white or yellow labellum and a yellow column.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrochilum banksii is used as an ornamental plant and for its wood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Dendrochilum banksii 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

Dendrochilum banksii 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 Dendrochilum banksii

Dendrochilum banksii is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Dendrochilum banksii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrochilum banksii?

Dendrochilum banksii

What is the common name of Dendrochilum banksii?

Banks' Orchid

Where is Dendrochilum banksii native to?

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,

References