Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
flexicaule
ID:
939844

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.H.Tsi, S.C.Sun & L.G.Xu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 6: 113 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939182

Common Names

  • Dendrobium Flexicaule
  • Flexicaule Dendrobium
  • Dendrobium Flexicaule Orchid

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Description

Dendrobium flexicaule (also called 'Flexible-stemmed 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 flexicaule is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrobium flexicaule has white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium flexicaule 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 flexicaule

Dendrobium flexicaule 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-57785: Based on the initial data import
Zhan Huo Tsi (1937-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.H.Tsi' in the authors string.
Siang Chung Sun (b.1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Sun' in the authors string.
Li Guo Xu (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.G.Xu' in the authors string.