Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
arunachalense
ID:
835987

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Deori, S.K.Sarma, Phukan & A.A.Mao

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
J. Orchid Soc. India 20: 81 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835322

Common Names

  • Arunachal Dendrobium
  • Dendrobium Arunachalense
  • Arunachal

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Description

Dendrobium arunachalense (also called Arunachal dendrobium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to India. It grows to a height of 0.3-0.5 m and has a tuberous root system. It is found in moist habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium arunachalense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium arunachalense is a white or pinkish-white, 5-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, triangular nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small, rounded leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium arunachalense is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be propagated from seed or division.

Where to Find Dendrobium arunachalense

Dendrobium arunachalense is found in India.

Dendrobium arunachalense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrobium arunachalense?

Dendrobium arunachalense

What is the common name of Dendrobium arunachalense?

Arunachal Dendrobium

Where is Dendrobium arunachalense native to?

India

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-372550: Based on the initial data import
Sandhyajyoti Phukan (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phukan' in the authors string.
Ashiho Asosii Mao (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.A.Mao' in the authors string.
Chaya Deori (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Deori' in the authors string.
S.K. Sarma: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.K.Sarma' in the authors string.