Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
philippinense
ID:
942033

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pfitzer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 50 II B 7: 118 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941371



Common Names

  • Dendrochilum philippinense
  • Philippinense Dendrochilum
  • Philippinense Orchid


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Description

Dendrochilum philippinense (also called Philippine 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 philippinense 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dendrochilum philippinense var. philippinense
Dendrochilum philippinense var. purpureum (Ames) H.A.Pedersen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrochilum philippinense 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrochilum philippinense 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 philippinense

Dendrochilum philippinense 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,

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