Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 5: 48 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941441
Common Names
- Dendrochilum talamauense
- Talamauense Dendrochilum
- Talamauense Orchid
Description
Dendrochilum talamauense (also called Talamau Dendrochilum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It has long, thin, arching leaves and produces small, white, star-shaped flowers. The plant prefers high humidity and temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).
Uses & Benefits
Dendrochilum talamauense is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrochilum talamauense is white with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrochilum talamauense is a species of orchid native to the Philippines. It is an epiphytic orchid, growing on trees in humid tropical forests. It is best grown in a well-drained medium, such as a mix of bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is done through division of the pseudobulbs or by seed.
Where to Find Dendrochilum talamauense
Dendrochilum talamauense is 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,