Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
quinquecallosum
ID:
809111

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A.Pedersen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 115: 223 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808445



Common Names

  • Dendrochilum Quinquecallosum
  • Quinquecallosum Orchid
  • Quinquecallosum Dendrochilum


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Description

Dendrochilum quinquecallosum (also called Five-callose Dendrochilum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia, found in wet forests and along streams. It has long, thin leaves and produces white flowers with yellow spots.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrochilum quinquecallosum is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrochilum quinquecallosum is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrochilum quinquecallosum is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 3 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Dendrochilum quinquecallosum

Dendrochilum quinquecallosum is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical rainforests.

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