Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 345 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941563
Common Names
- Ornate Dendrolirium
- Ornate Orchid
- Cluster-Flowered Dendrolirium
Description
Dendrolirium ornatum (also called 'Ornate Lirium', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It is a small plant, growing to a height of about 10 cm. It has long, thin leaves and produces yellow-green flowers with purple spots. It typically grows in moist, shady areas near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrolirium ornatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The leaves of this plant can be used as a tea substitute and the flowers are used to make a fragrant oil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrolirium ornatum is a small, white flower with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is a single, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and dark green, with a single, round leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrolirium ornatum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Dendrolirium ornatum
Dendrolirium ornatum is native to the Philippines.
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,