Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cruciforme
ID:
941820

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Wood

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Check-list Orchids Borneo : 169 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941158



Common Names

  • Cruciforme Dendrochilum
  • Cruciforme Orchid
  • Cruciforme Spider Orchid


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Description

Dendrochilum cruciforme (also called 'Cruciforme Dendrochilum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It has thin, wiry stems with thin, leathery leaves and small, fragrant white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It grows in humid, tropical forests and prefers bright, indirect sunlight.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrochilum cruciforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dendrochilum cruciforme var. cruciforme
Dendrochilum cruciforme var. longicuspum J.J.Wood

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrochilum cruciforme has small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrochilum cruciforme is an epiphytic orchid native to the Philippines. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers to be grown in a medium that is well-draining and high in organic matter. Water regularly, allowing the medium to dry out between waterings. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Dendrochilum cruciforme

Dendrochilum cruciforme is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-59624: Based on the initial data import
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.