Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pogonantherum
ID:
940878

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 5: 9 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940216

Common Names

  • Dendrobium Pogonantherum
  • Pogonantherum Dendrobium
  • Pogonantherum Orchid

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Description

Dendrobium pogonantherum (also called 'Bearded Dendrobium' and 'Bearded Orchid', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin stems with smooth, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in humid, tropical forests and on tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium pogonantherum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-tumor properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium pogonantherum is white with yellowish-green stripes, and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is round, black, and has a diameter of about 0.5mm. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium pogonantherum is a warm-growing species that prefers bright light and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizome or by using stem cuttings.

Where to Find Dendrobium pogonantherum

Dendrobium pogonantherum is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.

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,

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