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Dendrobium chrysanthum

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Dendrobium chrysanthum Wall. ex Lindl.

Family Name: Orchidaceae
Synonyms: Dendrobium chrysanthum Rchb. f. var. anophthalmum, Dendrobium chrysanthum Rchb. f. var. microphthalmum
Common Name: 束花石斛

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Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)
Plant Growth Form Epiphyte
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic

Biogeography

Native Distribution South-Central and South-East China, Hainan, Tibet, Assam, East and West Himalaya, Nepal, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and Thailand. 
Native Habitat Terrestrial
Local Conservation Status Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only)

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form An epiphytic orchid, it has a pendulous growth habit. 
Foliage The leaves are oblong-lanceolate in shape. 
Stems The stems are pendulous and cylindrical in shape, the upper part of the stem sometimes curved upwards. 
Flowers The flowers are borne on short inflorescences on the upper part of the stem and are opposed to the leaves. The flowers have yellow sepals and petals which are slightly concave and are obovate in shape. The flower lip is yellow woth a brown patch on both sides of the inner lip surface. 
Habitat It is found growing on tree trunks or on wet rocks in forests and valleys at altitudes of 700 to 2500m. 

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers
Landscape Uses Small Gardens, Skyrise / Balcony

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade
Water Preference Moderate Water
Propagation Method Seed, Division

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower & Plant Sexuality Bisexual Flowers
Flower Colour(s) Brown, Yellow / Golden
Flower Texture(s) Waxy
Flower Grouping Cluster / Inflorescence
Flower Location Axillary
Flower Symmetry Bilateral

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Master ID 31732
Species ID 6131
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Species record last updated on: 20 August 2021.
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