Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 1: 66 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941227
Common Names
- Dendrochilum grandiflorum
- Large-Flowered Orchid
- Big-Flowered Orchid
Description
Dendrochilum grandiflorum (also called Large-flowered Dendrochilum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin, grass-like leaves and produces large, white flowers with yellow or brown stripes. It is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrochilum grandiflorum 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 grandiflorum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrochilum grandiflorum is a species of orchid that is native to the Philippines. It is a small epiphytic orchid that grows on trees in humid forests. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and a humid environment. The plant should be kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division or by seed.
Where to Find Dendrochilum grandiflorum
Dendrochilum grandiflorum 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,