Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) S.C.Chen & J.J.Wood
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Fl. China 25: 351 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917564
Common Names
- Dendrolirium lasiopetalum
- Woolly-Petalled Dendrolirium
- Woolly-Petalled Lily
Description
Dendrolirium lasiopetalum (also called 'Large-petal Dendrolirium', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It is found growing on trees in moist forests at elevations of 500-1500 m. This species has a creeping rhizome and thin, upright stems. The leaves are narrowly lanceolate, and the flowers are large, white or pinkish, and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrolirium lasiopetalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendrolirium lasiopetalum has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrolirium lasiopetalum is a slow-growing, epiphytic orchid that can reach a height of about 8 inches. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the clumps.
Where to Find Dendrolirium lasiopetalum
Dendrolirium lasiopetalum is native to New Guinea.
Species in the Dendrolirium genus
Dendrolirium lasiopetalum,
Dendrolirium tomentosum,
Dendrolirium ornatum,
Dendrolirium ferrugineum,
Dendrolirium kamlangense,
Dendrolirium andamanicum,
Dendrolirium calcareum,
Dendrolirium laniceps,
Dendrolirium latilabellum,
Dendrolirium sicarium,
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,