Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
incumbens
ID:
940116

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 615 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939454

Common Names

  • Incumbens Dendrobium
  • Clinging Dendrobium
  • Clinging Orchid

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Description

Dendrobium incumbens (also called 'Clinging Dendrobium' and 'Clinging Cane Orchid', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin, cane-like stems and small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It grows in humid, tropical climates in areas with plenty of light and air circulation.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium incumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium incumbens is white with a yellow lip, and has a sweet fragrance. The seed is small and round with a black or brown color. The seedlings are small and delicate with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium incumbens is a species of orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphyte that grows in humid forests. It can be cultivated in a pot or basket and prefers bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It requires a well-draining medium and regular fertilization.

Where to Find Dendrobium incumbens

Dendrobium incumbens is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-58031: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.