Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lasiopetalum
ID:
918229

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

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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.

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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 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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.