Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
efogiense
ID:
838081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 15: 515 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837416

Common Names

  • Dendrobium efogiense
  • Efogi Dendrobium
  • Efogiense Dendrobium

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Description

Dendrobium efogiense (also called Efogi Dendrobium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a single, leafless stem and small, white flowers. It is found in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium efogiense is a popular houseplant, known for its air-purifying qualities and its ability to thrive in low light conditions. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrobium efogiense has white flowers with yellow and purple stripes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium efogiense is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from division or cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be kept in bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Dendrobium efogiense

Dendrobium efogiense can be found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro.

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-374733: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.