Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
mindanaense
ID:
941986

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ames) L.O.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 80: 309 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941324



Common Names

  • Dendrochilum Mindanaense
  • Mindanaense Orchid
  • Mindanaense Dendrochilum


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Description

Dendrochilum mindanaense (also called Mindanao 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 mindanaense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrochilum mindanaense 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrochilum mindanaense is a terrestrial orchid species that is native to the Philippines. It is a small, epiphytic orchid that grows in moist, shady areas. It is best grown in a potting mix of equal parts peat moss, perlite, and fir bark. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Dendrochilum mindanaense

Dendrochilum mindanaense 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-59780: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.