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Dendrochilum uncatum

Dendrochilum uncatum

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Coelogyneae
SubTribe: Coelogyninae
Genus: Dendrochilum
Species: Ddc. uncatum
Alliance:
Binomial name
Dendrochilum uncatum
Rchb. f. 1855


Dendrochilum uncatum is a species in the Dendrochilum genus.

Description[]

The plant blooms with many .9 cm fragrant flowers.

Distribution[]

Plants are found growing in the Philippines and Taiwan China at elevatons of 500 to 2300 meters

Culture[]

Plant can be grown from cool to warm areas with medium to bright light. Pot with fine bark and perlite or sphagnum moss. Plant prefers dry periods between watering. Reduce watering during the winter. Water about once a week.

Naming[]

Common Name: The Hook-Shaped Dendrochilum

Synonyms[]

  1. Acoridium cucumerinum (Rchb.f.) Rolfe 1904
  2. Acoridium uncatum (Rchb. f.) Rolfe 1904
  3. Dendrochilum cucumerinum Rchb. f. 1864
  4. Platyclinis uncata N.E. Br. ex B.S. Williams 1894
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