Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
joclemensii
ID:
941915

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 6: 55 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941253



Common Names

  • Dendrochilum Joclemensii
  • Joclemensii Orchid
  • Joclemensii Dendrochilum


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Description

Dendrochilum joclemensii (also called Joclemens' 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 joclemensii is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrochilum joclemensii 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 joclemensii is a species of orchid found in the Philippines. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plants should be kept moist but not wet. They should be grown in a well-draining medium, such as a mixture of peat moss and perlite. The plants should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. The plants should be repotted every two to three years.

Where to Find Dendrochilum joclemensii

Dendrochilum joclemensii can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Philippines.

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-59714: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.