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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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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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Others
| Master ID | 31999 |
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| Species ID | 6401 |
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