Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
J. Hort. Soc. London 5: 33 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940088
Common Names
- Dendrobium palpebrae
- Palpebrae Dendrobium
- Palpebrae
Description
Dendrobium palpebrae (also called 'Palpebrae Dendrobium', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South East Asia. It is a sympodial epiphyte with long, thin pseudobulbs and short, thick leaves. It is found in tropical forests, often near rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrobium palpebrae is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of food for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dendrobium palpebrae are white and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrobium palpebrae is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division or by cuttings.
Where to Find Dendrobium palpebrae
Dendrobium palpebrae is found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India and China to the Philippines and Indonesia.
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,