Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
kirchianum
ID:
940230

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Lloydia 20: 121 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939568

Common Names

  • Kirchianum Dendrobium
  • Kirchianum Orchid
  • Kirchianum Den

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Description

Dendrobium kirchianum (also called Kirchianum Dendrobium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a small to medium-sized epiphytic orchid, growing up to 40 cm tall. It is found in moist, lowland forests, often near streams or rivers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrobium kirchianum has white flowers with a yellow labellum. Its seeds are round and black in colour. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium kirchianum is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept moist but not wet. The seedlings should be kept in a bright, warm location with indirect sunlight. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden. Division can be done when the plant is dormant. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Dendrobium kirchianum

Dendrobium kirchianum is found in the tropical forests of New Guinea.

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-58140: 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.