Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cucumerinum
ID:
939565

Status:
valid

Authors:
MacLeay ex Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 28(Misc.): 58 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938903

Common Names

  • Cucumber Orchid
  • Cucumber Dendrobium
  • Cucumerinum Dendrobium

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Description

Dendrobium cucumerinum (also called cucumber orchid, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic orchid. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in humid forests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium cucumerinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrobium cucumerinum has white flowers with a yellow lip. The flowers are fragrant and have a waxy texture. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium cucumerinum is an epiphytic orchid species found in India, China, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Malaysia. It prefers bright, indirect light and warm temperatures. It should be watered regularly and fertilized lightly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Dendrobium cucumerinum

Dendrobium cucumerinum can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, including India, China, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Species in the Dendrobium genus

Dendrobium archipelagense, Dendrobium contextum, Dendrobium farinatum, Dendrobium fusciflorum, Dendrobium limpidum, Dendrobium numaldeorii, Dendrobium parnatanum, Dendrobium protractum, Dendrobium pseudorarum, Dendrobium racieanum, Dendrobium sidikalangense, Dendrobium sleumeri, Dendrobium speckmaieri, Dendrobium stellare, Dendrobium suzukii, Dendrobium tampangii, Dendrobium trantuanii, Dendrobium crassilabium, Dendrobium ianthinum, Dendrobium lanuginosum, Dendrobium sutiknoi, Dendrobium bifurcatum, Dendrobium brillianum, Dendrobium eymanum, Dendrobium flebiliflorum, Dendrobium paragnomus, Dendrobium sibuyanense, Dendrobium spenceanum, Dendrobium spinuliferum, Dendrobium stipiticola, Dendrobium trankimianum, Dendrobium vietnamense, Dendrobium bicolense, Dendrobium chapaense, Dendrobium cymbicallum, Dendrobium davaoense, Dendrobium heokhuii, Dendrobium ochthochilum, Dendrobium optimuspatruus, Dendrobium pleasancium, Dendrobium reginanivis, Dendrobium rickscottianum, Dendrobium roseosparsum, Dendrobium vogelsangii, Dendrobium cowenii, Dendrobium arunachalense, Dendrobium jiajiangense, Dendrobium wangliangii, Dendrobium ravanii, Dendrobium niveobarbatum,

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-57523: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
William MacLeay: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'MacLeay' in the authors string.