Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fusciflorum
ID:
386527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Oasis 2(3): 9 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385859

Common Names

  • Fusciflorous Dendrobium
  • Fusciflorous Orchid
  • Fusciflorous Tree Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Poaephyllum fuscum Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Dendrobium fusciflorum (also called Fusciflorum Dendrobium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin stems and white flowers. It is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium fusciflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicines to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrobium fusciflorum has white flowers with purple stripes. The seed is round and black. The seedling is a small, green plant with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium fusciflorum is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a semi-epiphytic orchid that grows in humid, shady conditions. It prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C). Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Dendrobium fusciflorum

Dendrobium fusciflorum is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforests.

Dendrobium fusciflorum FAQ

What are the common names for Dendrobium fusciflorum?

Fusciflorum Dendrobium

What is the natural habitat of Dendrobium fusciflorum?

Dendrobium fusciflorum is native to Southeast Asia, from Thailand to the Philippines.

What is the growth rate of Dendrobium fusciflorum?

Dendrobium fusciflorum is a slow-growing plant, taking up to 10 years to reach its full size.

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-239209: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.