Biology:Dendrobium triflorum

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Short description: Species of orchid

Dendrobium triflorum
Epigeneium triflorum 002 GotBot 2016.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Dendrobium
Species:
D. triflorum
Binomial name
Dendrobium triflorum
Synonyms
  • Desmotrichum triflorum Blume (Basionym)
  • Callista triflora (Blume) Kuntze
  • Sarcopodium triflorum (Blume) Rolfe
  • Epigeneium triflorum (Blume) Summerh.

Dendrobium triflorum is a species of orchid native to Asia.

Distribution

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

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

References

Wikidata ☰ Q17270598 entry