Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
croceum
ID:
794592

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A.Pedersen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 113: 286 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793925



Common Names

  • Dendrochilum croceum
  • Croceum Orchid
  • Croceum Dendrochilum


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Description

Dendrochilum croceum (also called Orange-Flowered Dendrochilum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has small, orange flowers and thin, fleshy leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrochilum croceum is used as an ornamental plant, with its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrochilum croceum has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrochilum croceum is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in the late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.

Where to Find Dendrochilum croceum

Dendrochilum croceum can be found in the Philippines.

Dendrochilum croceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrochilum croceum?

Dendrochilum croceum

What is the family of Dendrochilum croceum?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Dendrochilum croceum?

Saffron-colored dendrochilum

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