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Dendrobium lichenastrum (F.Muell.) Rolfe

Family Name: Orchidaceae
Synonyms: Dendrobium prenticei F.Muell., Bulbophyllum prenticei F.Muell., Dockrillia lichenastrum (F. Muell.) Rolfe

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Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Name Authority
Name Status (botanical)
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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)
Plant Growth Form Epiphyte, Herbaceous Plant
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic

Biogeography

Native Distribution Australia (Queensland)
Native Habitat Terrestrial
Local Conservation Status Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only)

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form An epiphyte or lithophyte, it has a creeping growth form. 
Foliage The leaves are cylindrical-terete and erect.
Stems The stem is branching and creeping, appressed to the host.
Flowers The small flowers are solitary and axillary and are resupinate. The flower sepals are off-white with red stripes running across while the flower lip is orange.
Habitat Found in open forest and rainforests, at elevation of 0 to 1950 m.
Cultivation It is best grown under partial sun. 

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Form
Landscape Uses Skyrise / Balcony

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade
Water Preference Moderate Water, Occasional Misting
Rootzone Tolerance Well-Drained Soils

Foliar

Foliage Retention Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green
Mature Foliage Texture(s) Thick
Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) Green
Young Flush Texture(s) Thick
Foliar Type Simple / Unifoliate
Foliar Arrangement Along Stem Alternate
Foliar Shape(s) Non-Palm Foliage
Foliar Margin Entire

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower & Plant Sexuality Bisexual Flowers
Flower Colour(s) Cream / Off-White, Orange
Flower Texture(s) Waxy
Flower Grouping Solitary
Flower Symmetry Bilateral
Inflorescence Type Raceme

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Master ID 31999
Species ID 6401
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Species record last updated on: 20 August 2021.
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