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Dendrobium hancockii

 
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Dendrobium hancockii - Hancock's Dendrobium
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Common name: Hancock's Dendrobium
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Distribution: C and S China to N Vietnam
Habitat: Forests or on rocks along valleys; 700-1500m
Life form: Epiphytic
Fragrance: Honey
Bloom characteristics: Short inflorescence has 1-2 yellow flowers. Flowers are 1.25" across.
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): February
Medicinal/pharmaceutical: In traditional Chinese medicine, the dried stems of this orchid have been used against fever, thirst, and coughs.
Description: This medium to large orchid has stems which look like bamboo, and honey-scented flowers. When in bloom, it gives the impression of a bamboo plant springing out in yellow flowers. It can give growers some confusion, as the flowers are either rather variable, or there are two taxa classified under D. hancockii.
Links: eFloras.org • Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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