Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
okinawense
ID:
940695

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hatus. & Ida

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
J. Geobot. 18: 77 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940033

Common Names

  • Okinawa Dendrobium
  • Okinawense Dendrobium
  • Okinawense Spurred Dendrobium

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Description

Dendrobium okinawense (also called 'Okinawan Dendrobium', among many other common names) is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid native to India and Southeast Asia. It has an erect stem and its leaves are lanceolate and clustered. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, in areas with high humidity and rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium okinawense is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium okinawense is white with a yellow lip, and its seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium okinawense is a tropical orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows on trees or rocks. It can be grown in a pot or basket with a well-draining potting mix. The potting mix should be kept moist but not soggy. It prefers bright indirect light and temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C). Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Dendrobium okinawense

Dendrobium okinawense is found in Japan.

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-58563: Based on the initial data import
Sumihiko Hatusima (1906-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hatus.' in the authors string.
Reijiro Ida: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ida' in the authors string.