Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hendersonii
ID:
940031

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.D.Hawkes & A.H.Heller

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Lloydia 20: 120 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939369

Common Names

  • Dendrobium Hendersonii
  • Hendersonii Dendrobium
  • Hendersonii Orchid

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Description

Dendrobium hendersonii (also called 'Henderson's Dendrobium', among many other common names) is a species of orchid that is native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. It is a small epiphytic orchid with short, thin stems and small, clustered pseudobulbs. The flowers are white or cream-colored and have a sweet fragrance. This species grows in humid forests and on trees and rocks in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium hendersonii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium hendersonii is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium hendersonii is a small, epiphytic orchid native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It should be grown in bright, indirect light and kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Dendrobium hendersonii

Dendrobium hendersonii is native to Southeast Asia, and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

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-57955: Based on the initial data import
Alex Drum Hawkes (1927-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.D.Hawkes' in the authors string.
Alfonse Henry Heller (1894-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Heller' in the authors string.