Dendrochilum kelabitense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kelabitense
ID:
941922
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Wood
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Orchids Sarawak : 276 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941260
Common Names
- Kelabitense Dendrochilum
- Kelabitense Orchid
- Dendrochilum Kelabitense
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dendrochilum kelabitense (also called Kelabit 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 kelabitense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in the production of perfumes and essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendrochilum kelabitense has small, white flowers with yellow-green tips. The flowers are borne on short, erect inflorescences. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dendrochilum kelabitense 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 kelabitense
Dendrochilum kelabitense can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Philippines 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-59720: Based on the initial data import
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.