Dendrobium lanuginosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanuginosum
ID:
794551
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Orchadian 15: 12 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793884
Common Names
- Dendrobium lanuginosum
- Lanuginosum Orchid
- Lanuginosum Dendrobium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dendrobium lanuginosum (also called Woolly Dendrobium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers and woolly, fleshy leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrobium lanuginosum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendrobium lanuginosum has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dendrobium lanuginosum is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in the late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.
Where to Find Dendrobium lanuginosum
Dendrobium lanuginosum can be found in the tropical regions of South-east Asia.
Dendrobium lanuginosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrobium lanuginosum?
Dendrobium lanuginosum
What is the family of Dendrobium lanuginosum?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Dendrobium lanuginosum?
Downy dendrobium
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-332446: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.