Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
subacaule
ID:
941351

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reinw. ex Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 3: 11 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940689

Common Names

  • Subacaule Orchid
  • Subacaulescent Orchid
  • Subacaulescent Dendrobium

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Description

Dendrobium subacaule (also called the Subacaul Dendrobium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to New Guinea and Australia. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on trees and other plants, and has a pseudobulb with two leaves. The flowers are white with a yellow lip.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium subacaule is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a tonic and to improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium subacaule is white with a yellow lip. Its seed is small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium subacaule is a small to medium sized epiphytic orchid. It is found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a well-drained medium such as bark, moss, or charcoal. It prefers bright light and high humidity. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Dendrobium subacaule

Dendrobium subacaule is found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to southern China and the Philippines.

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-59182: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Caspar Georg Carl Reinwardt (1773-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reinw.' in the authors string.