Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
carrii
ID:
939360

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rupp & C.T.White

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Queensland Naturalist x. 26, 50 (1937).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938698

Common Names

  • Dendrobium carrii
  • Carrii Dendrobium
  • Carri's Dendrobium

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Description

Dendrobium carrii (also called 'Carri's Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific. It is a small epiphytic orchid with thin, cylindrical pseudobulbs and long, thin roots. It grows in humid, tropical forests and is found in the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium carrii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium carrii is white with a yellow lip, and has a sweet fragrance. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium carrii is a species of orchid native to Australia. It is an epiphyte, growing on trees or rocks. It can be grown in a pot or basket with a well-draining medium. The plant should be kept moist but not wet. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C). Propagation is done through division of the pseudobulbs.

Where to Find Dendrobium carrii

Dendrobium carrii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

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-57334: Based on the initial data import
Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.
Herman Rupp (1872-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rupp' in the authors string.