Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 5: 45 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941344
Common Names
- Dendrochilum Ophiopogonoides
- Ophiopogonoides Orchid
- Ophiopogonoides Dendrochilum
Description
Dendrochilum ophiopogonoides (also called Lily-of-the-valley Orchid, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid with white flowers. It is native to the Philippines, Indonesia, and New Guinea, and is found in humid, montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrochilum ophiopogonoides is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known to be a good air purifier and is known to reduce indoor air pollution.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dendrochilum ophiopogonoides var. ophiopogonoides
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrochilum ophiopogonoides is white with a yellow lip and has a waxy texture. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are pale green and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrochilum ophiopogonoides 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 ophiopogonoides
Dendrochilum ophiopogonoides 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,