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Common name:
The Three Nerved Dendrobium
Family:
Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Distribution:
Indo-China to Peninsular Malaysia
Habitat:
Open forests; 330ft (100m)
Life form:
Epiphytic
Bloom characteristics:
Inflorescence is .3" (.8 cm) long with 1-4 white flowers with a green lip. Flowers are .4-.7" (1-1.8 cm) across.
Foliage characteristics:
Deciduous
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere):
Fall and early winter
Fragrance:
Honey
Description:
This miniature orchid takes its name from the three lines (calli) on its lip.
Links:
Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia
•
Kew Science Plants of the World Online
Locations
1:
Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House
(GH12)
• Accession: 2018-0948*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
2:
Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House
(GH12)
• Accession: 2018-0949*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
Area
Individual