Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
kopfii
ID:
921064

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lückel

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 62: 26 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920399



Common Names

  • Dendrochilum kopfii
  • Kopf's Dendrochilum
  • Kopf's Orchid


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Description

Dendrochilum kopfii (also called Kopf's Dendrochilum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to the Philippines and is found in humid forests. It has long, thin, green leaves and produces a tall, erect, branched inflorescence with small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrochilum kopfii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrochilum kopfii is yellow in colour and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round with a black colour. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrochilum kopfii is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the clumps or from seed. Seeds can be sown in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Dendrochilum kopfii

Dendrochilum kopfii is native to the Philippines and can be found in the islands of Luzon and Mindanao.

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-465854: Based on the initial data import
Emil Lückel (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lückel' in the authors string.