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Dendrobium triflorum

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Dendrobium triflorum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Dendrobium
Species:
D. triflorum
Binomial name
Dendrobium triflorum
Synonyms

Dendrobium triflorum is a species of orchid native to Asia.

Distribution

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The orchid is endemic to the island of Java, in Indonesia.

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).[1]

Description

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Dendrobium triflorum blooms with three to six creamy white flowers, 5 cm (2.0 in) wide, from winter to spring.[1]

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