Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
havilandii
ID:
941896

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pfitzer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 50 II B 7: 107 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941234



Common Names

  • Dendrochilum Havilandii
  • Havilandii Orchid
  • Havilandii Dendrochilum


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Description

Dendrochilum havilandii (also called Haviland's Dendrochilum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin, grass-like leaves and produces small, white flowers with yellow or brown stripes. It is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrochilum havilandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrochilum havilandii has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The flowers are borne on a short, erect inflorescence. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrochilum havilandii is a species of orchid native to the Philippines. It is an epiphytic orchid, growing on trees in humid tropical forests. It is best grown in a well-drained medium, such as a mix of bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is done through division of the pseudobulbs or by seed.

Where to Find Dendrochilum havilandii

Dendrochilum havilandii 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,

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