Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pulchellum
ID:
940959

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb. ex Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. 82. 1830

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940297

Common Names

  • Pulchellum Dendrobium
  • Dendrobium pulchellum
  • Pretty Dendrobium

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Description

Dendrobium pulchellum (also called the Pretty Dendrobium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic or lithophytic plant species in the genus Dendrobium. It is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, usually on trees or rocks in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium pulchellum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach problems. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium pulchellum is yellow with a white lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium pulchellum is a tropical epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a medium-sized plant with thin, pointed leaves and clusters of fragrant, white flowers. It is easy to grow and can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Dendrobium pulchellum

Dendrobium pulchellum can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

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

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:628361-1: Based on the initial data import
IPNI Record: 77306685-1: Added by the Oct 2022 IPNI import.