Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
draconis
ID:
939708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 20: 214 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939046

Common Names

  • Dendrobium Draconis
  • Draconis Dendrobium
  • Dendrobium Draconis Orchid

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Description

Dendrobium draconis (also called 'Dragon Dendrobium', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin, arching stems with long, narrow, pointed leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium draconis is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, coughs, and other respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium draconis is white or cream-colored, with a yellow or orange lip. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium draconis is a species of orchid native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on other plants or trees, and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome or by using stem cuttings.

Where to Find Dendrobium draconis

Dendrobium draconis is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.

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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