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About
This large genus contains over 1,800 species of epiphytic and lithophytic orchids, making it one of the most diverse and collectible groups in the orchid world. Many species are prized for their ability to produce numerous hybrids and for their striking, often contrasting, flower colors.
Field notes
Morphology
The species are sympodial herbs with cylindrical roots arising from hard, sometimes cane-like pseudobulbs. Leaves are typically linear to oblong, arranged in two ranks, and the flowers range in color from white, green, yellow, or pink to purple, often featuring a contrasting labellum that is egg-shaped with a central callus of parallel ridges.
Distribution & habitat
The genus is found across a vast range of habitats, from high altitudes in the Himalayan mountains to lowland tropical forests, and even in dry climates such as the Australian desert, spanning regions including China, Japan, India, Indonesia, and Australia.
History & etymology
The genus *Dendrobium* was formally described in 1799 by Olof Swartz, derived from the Greek words dendron (tree) and bios (life), referencing the epiphytic habit of most species.
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Cultivation
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