Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
glossorhynchum
ID:
941877

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 104: 9 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941215



Common Names

  • Glossorhynchum Dendrochilum
  • Smooth-Snouted Dendrochilum
  • Glossorhynchum-Shaped Dendrochilum


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Description

Dendrochilum glossorhynchum (also called 'Glossy-beaked Dendrochilum', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin stems with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips. It grows in humid forests and on trees at elevations of up to 1000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrochilum glossorhynchum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrochilum glossorhynchum has small, white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. The seed is round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrochilum glossorhynchum 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 glossorhynchum

Dendrochilum glossorhynchum can be found in the tropical forests 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-59679: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.