Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tortile
ID:
921386

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A.Pedersen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 7: 121 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920721



Common Names

  • Dendrochilum tortile
  • Twisted Dendrochilum
  • Twisted Orchid


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Description

Dendrochilum tortile (also called Tortile Dendrochilum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrochilum tortile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrochilum tortile is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrochilum tortile is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Dendrochilum tortile

Dendrochilum tortile can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

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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