Dendrochilum papillitepalum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papillitepalum
ID:
942022
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Wood
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 103: 8 (1995 publ. 1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941360
Common Names
- Dendrochilum papillitepalum
- Papillitepalum Dendrochilum
- Papillitepalum Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dendrochilum papillitepalum (also called Papillite 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 papillitepalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known to be a good air purifier and can help reduce indoor air pollution.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrochilum papillitepalum 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dendrochilum papillitepalum 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 papillitepalum
Dendrochilum papillitepalum can be found in the Philippines, in the provinces of Benguet, Bontoc, Kalinga, and Mountain Province.
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-59818: Based on the initial data import
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.