Dendrobium gnomus - The Gnome-like Dendrobium

1 / 3

Common name: The Gnome-like Dendrobium

Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)

Distribution: Solomon Island to Santa Cruz Island

Habitat: Moss in rainforests; 800m

Life form: Epiphytic

Bloom characteristics: Inflorescence is .2" long with 2-4 pink flowers that do not open fully. Flowers are .4" across.

Foliage characteristics: Semi-deciduous

Description: This miniature to small orchid is named for its diminutive size.

Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

1: Greenhouse 13: Seasonally Cool Growing Orchid House (GH13) • Accession: 2014-1145*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin

Smithsonian Gardens