Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
farmeri
ID:
939802

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paxton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Paxton's Mag. Bot. 15: 241 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939140

Common Names

  • Dendrobium Farmeri
  • Dendrobium Far-Meri
  • Dendrobium Far-Meri

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Description

Dendrobium farmeri (also called 'Farmer's Dendrobium', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has short, cylindrical pseudobulbs, thin, lanceolate leaves, and small, fragrant flowers. It grows in humid forests at elevations of up to 1500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium farmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is easy to care for. It can also be used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating sore throats and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium farmeri is white with a yellow labellum and a long spur. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium farmeri is an epiphytic orchid, native to tropical Asia. It can be grown in a pot or basket, using a well-draining potting mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly throughout the growing season. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Dendrobium farmeri

Dendrobium farmeri is native to India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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-57747: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Paxton (1803-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paxton' in the authors string.