Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
saccatum
ID:
942073

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Wood

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 130: 41 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941411



Common Names

  • Saccatum Orchid
  • Sac-Shaped Orchid
  • Sack-Shaped Orchid


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Description

Dendrochilum saccatum (also called 'Giant Sac Orchid' and 'Giant Sac-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 saccatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrochilum saccatum is yellow with a purple lip. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrochilum saccatum is a species of orchid in the genus Dendrochilum. It is a terrestrial orchid that grows in the Philippines. It 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 saccatum

Dendrochilum saccatum can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

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-59864: Based on the initial data import
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.