Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
quisumbingianum
ID:
942058

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A.Pedersen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 15: 389 (1995 publ. 1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941396



Common Names

  • Quisumbingianum Orchid
  • Quisumbing's Orchid
  • Quisumbing Orchid


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Description

Dendrochilum quisumbingianum (also called 'Giant Quisumbing Orchid' and 'Giant Quisumbing-Shaped Orchid', among many other common names) is a large epiphytic orchid species found in the tropical regions of Asia. It has long, thin leaves and produces small, white flowers with a yellow lip. It typically grows in humid, shady forests and is found in the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrochilum quisumbingianum 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 quisumbingianum has white flowers with yellow-green stripes and a yellow lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrochilum quisumbingianum is a species of orchid in the genus Dendrochilum. It is a terrestrial orchid that grows in the Philippines. It is an easy to grow plant that prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It blooms in the spring and summer with fragrant, white flowers.

Where to Find Dendrochilum quisumbingianum

Dendrochilum quisumbingianum 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-59850: Based on the initial data import
Henrik Ærenlund Pedersen (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Pedersen' in the authors string.