Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ornatum
ID:
942225

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 345 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941563



Common Names

  • Ornate Dendrolirium
  • Ornate Orchid
  • Cluster-Flowered Dendrolirium


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Description

Dendrolirium ornatum (also called 'Ornate Lirium', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It is a small plant, growing to a height of about 10 cm. It has long, thin leaves and produces yellow-green flowers with purple spots. It typically grows in moist, shady areas near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrolirium ornatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The leaves of this plant can be used as a tea substitute and the flowers are used to make a fragrant oil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrolirium ornatum is a small, white flower with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is a single, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and dark green, with a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrolirium ornatum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Dendrolirium ornatum

Dendrolirium ornatum is native to the Philippines.

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,