Dipodium speciosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosum
ID:
1511384
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.O’Byrne
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 12: 86 (2013).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000000030
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dipodium speciosum (also called Showy Dipodium, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. It is native to Borneo and is found in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dipodium speciosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dipodium speciosum is a small, white flower with five petals and a long, slender calyx. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long, pointed cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dipodium speciosum is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 25 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer.
Where to Find Dipodium speciosum
Dipodium speciosum is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
Dipodium speciosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dipodium speciosum?
Dipodium speciosum
What is the common name of Dipodium speciosum?
Speciosum
What is the family of Dipodium speciosum?
Orchidaceae
Species in the Dipodium genus
Dipodium fragrans, Dipodium brevilabium, Dipodium atropurpureum, Dipodium bicallosum, Dipodium campanulatum, Dipodium conduplicatum, Dipodium elatum, Dipodium elegans, Dipodium elegantulum, Dipodium ensifolium, Dipodium fevrellii, Dipodium freycinetioides, Dipodium gracile, Dipodium hamiltonianum, Dipodium paludosum, Dipodium pandanum, Dipodium pardalinum, Dipodium parviflorum, Dipodium pictum, Dipodium pulchellum, Dipodium purpureum, Dipodium roseum, Dipodium scandens, Dipodium squamatum, Dipodium stenocheilum, Dipodium variegatum, Dipodium bicarinatum, Dipodium speciosum,
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,