Dendrobium chrysopterum
| Dendrobium chrysopterum | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Dendrobium |
| Species: | D. chrysopterum
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| Binomial name | |
| Dendrobium chrysopterum | |
| Synonyms | |
Dendrobium chrysopterum is a species of orchid native to Papua New Guinea.[1][2] It grows in submontane habitats from 600-800m in elevation as an epiphyte.[3]
Description
The flowers are borne on long canes up to 60 cm long, and are present throughout the year.[1] The sepals and petals are bright yellow to orange.[3] The bright coloration and scentless flowers point to birds being the primary pollinators.
In Cultivation
It is common in cultivation and can be grown under mild conditions in partial shade.[3] Because its native habitat experiences high rainfall year-round, when grown in captivity it should be well-watered.
References
- ^ a b Teoh, Eng Soon (2021). "Orchid Species from Himalaya and Southeast Asia Vol. 1 (A - E)". SpringerLink: 318. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-58872-4.
- ^ "Dendrobium chrysopterum Schuit. & de Vogel | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
- ^ a b c Schuiteman, André; de Vogel, Ed (2002). The Orchadian. Vol. v.13:no.12 (2002:Jun). [Sydney, N.S.W.]: Australasian Native Orchid Society. pp. 538–539.
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