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Dendrobium lindleyi Steud.
| Family Name: | Orchidaceae |
| Synonyms: | Dendrobium aggregatum Roxb., Epidendrum aggregatum Roxb. Ex Steud. |
| Common Name: | 聚石斛 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | China, Bangladesh, Assam (India), East Himalaya, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A sympodial epiphyte, it has clumping growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The pseudobulbs are ridged and ovoid-cylindric in shape with 2 to 5 nodes and are contracted at the base. Each pseudobulb bears a single oblong, leathery leaf. The leaves measures about 3 to 8 cm long and 0.6 to 3 cm wide. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on an arching, pendulous inflorescence. The flowers measure about 3cm wide and consist of yellow sepals and petals. The pubescent flower lip is widely spread and deep yellow with a paler yellow margin. |
| Habitat | It can be found growing on tree branches up to an altitude of 1000 m. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Leathery |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Margin | Entire - Wavy / Undulate |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Emarginate, Obtuse |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
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Others
| Master ID | 32139 |
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| Species ID | 6545 |
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