Dendrobium geminatum
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
Genus: | Dendrobium |
Species: | D. geminatum
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Binomial name | |
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Dendrobium geminatum is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia.
Distribution
[edit]The orchid is native to the islands of Borneo, Java and Sumatra and to Peninsular Malaysia.
The epiphytic plants are found growing in large clumps on branches of large trees, in the mountains of Java at elevations of 1,000–1,800 metres (3,300–5,900 ft).[2]
Description
[edit]Dendrobium geminatum blooms with three to six creamy white flowers, 5 cm (2.0 in) wide, from winter to spring.[2]
References
[edit]Wikimedia Commons has media related to Dendrobium geminatum.
- ^ a b "Dendrobium geminatum". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- ^ a b Orchidspecies.com: Epigeneium triflorum & Epigeneium triflorum var. orientale . accessed 6.13.2015