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Dendrobium draconis Rchb.f.
| Family Name: | Orchidaceae |
| Synonyms: | Dendrobium andersonii J.Scott, Dendrobium eburneum H.Low |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Assam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphyte, it has a sympodial growth form. |
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| Stems | The stems are clavate and have pubescent leaf sheaths. |
| Flowers | The waxy, fragrant flowers are borne on axillary short racemes. The flower sepals and petals are white while the lanceolate flower lip has 2 rounded side lobes and a crenate margin. It is white and deep orange on the inner surface of the lip. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Waxy |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
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Others
| Master ID | 31919 |
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| Species ID | 6321 |
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