Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
linearifolium
ID:
941943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 19: t. 1859 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941281



Common Names

  • Linearifolium Dendrochilum
  • Linearifolium Orchid
  • Dendrochilum Linearifolium


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Description

Dendrochilum linearifolium (also called Linear-leaved Dendrochilum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the Philippines. It is a small to medium sized epiphyte with long, thin pseudobulbs and thin, linear leaves. It has short, thin inflorescences with many small, white flowers. It is found in humid forests at elevations of 500-1500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrochilum linearifolium 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 linearifolium has small, white flowers with a yellow-green lip. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrochilum linearifolium is a terrestrial orchid native to the Philippines. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Dendrochilum linearifolium

Dendrochilum linearifolium 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,

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