Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ochthochilum
ID:
809102

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.O'Byrne & J.J.Verm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Malayan Orchid Rev. 37: 85 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808436

Common Names

  • Ochthochilum Dendrobium
  • Ochthochilum Dendrobium
  • Ochthochilum Orchid

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Description

Dendrobium ochthochilum (also called 'Ochthochilum Dendrobium', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with a single, erect, leafy stem growing up to 60 cm tall. It is native to India and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium ochthochilum is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrobium ochthochilum has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium ochthochilum is a tropical epiphytic orchid that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by division or seed.

Where to Find Dendrobium ochthochilum

Dendrobium ochthochilum is native to Thailand.

Dendrobium ochthochilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrobium ochthochilum?

Dendrobium ochthochilum

What is the common name of Dendrobium ochthochilum?

Ochthochilum Dendrobium

What is the natural habitat of Dendrobium ochthochilum?

It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests and scrublands.

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-346667: Based on the initial data import
Peter O'Byrne (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O'Byrne' in the authors string.
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.