Dendrochilum longirachis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longirachis
ID:
941955
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 6: 60 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941293
Common Names
- Longirachis Dendrochilum
- Longirachis Orchid
- Dendrochilum Longirachis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dendrochilum longirachis (also called Long-rachis 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 long, thin inflorescences with many small, white flowers. It is found in humid forests at elevations of 500-1500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrochilum longirachis 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 longirachis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dendrochilum longirachis is a terrestrial orchid species native to the Philippines. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be kept moist, but not wet. Propagation is done through division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Dendrochilum longirachis
Dendrochilum longirachis is native to the Philippines, where it can be found growing in mossy forests at elevations of 800 to 2000 meters.
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-59751: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.