Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
polybulbon
ID:
944178

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 111 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943516



Common Names

  • Dinema Polybulbon
  • Many-bulbed Dinema
  • Many-bulbed-flowered Dinema


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Description

Dinema polybulbon (also called Many-bulbed Dinema, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It has an erect stem that is usually about 15 cm tall and has two leaves. It has a single flower with white sepals and petals and a yellow labellum. It is found in moist deciduous forests and grasslands at elevations of 800-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Dinema polybulbon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and stomach disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dinema polybulbon is yellow and has a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dinema polybulbon is a tropical perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting in a warm, humid environment until it takes root.

Where to Find Dinema polybulbon

Dinema polybulbon is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Species in the Dinema genus

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-61937: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.