Dendrobium triflorum
Appearance
Dendrobium triflorum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
Genus: | Dendrobium |
Species: | D. triflorum
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Binomial name | |
Dendrobium triflorum | |
Synonyms | |
Dendrobium triflorum is a species of orchid native to Asia.
Distribution
[edit]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
[edit]Dendrobium triflorum blooms with three to six creamy white flowers, 5 cm (2.0 in) wide, from winter to spring.[1]
References
[edit]Wikimedia Commons has media related to Dendrobium triflorum.
- ^ a b Orchidspecies.com: Epigeneium triflorum & Epigeneium triflorum var. orientale . accessed 6.13.2015