Status:
valid
Authors:
(Desv.) Steud.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 1: 491 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641144
Common Names
- Dendropemon laxiflorum
- Laxiflorum
- Dendropemon
Description
Bulbophyllum laxiflorum (also called Loose-flowered Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is an epiphyte, growing on trees, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats. It has a creeping rhizome with pseudobulbs up to 2 cm long, each with a single leaf up to 8 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Dendropemon laxiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendropemon laxiflorum is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and long with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendropemon laxiflorum is an evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, moist soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, moist soil.
Where to Find Dendropemon laxiflorum
Dendropemon laxiflorum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Dendropemon laxiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendropemon laxiflorum?
Dendropemon laxiflorum
What is the common name of Dendropemon laxiflorum?
Laxiflorum Stinging Nettle
What is the natural habitat of Dendropemon laxiflorum?
Dendropemon laxiflorum is native to Australia and New Zealand
Species in the Dendropemon genus
Dendropemon bistriata,
Dendropemon acutifolius,
Dendropemon alatus,
Dendropemon bicolor,
Dendropemon caribaeus,
Dendropemon caymanensis,
Dendropemon coloratus,
Dendropemon confertiflorus,
Dendropemon constantiae,
Dendropemon emarginatus,
Dendropemon hincheanus,
Dendropemon laxiflorum,
Dendropemon lepidotus,
Dendropemon linearis,
Dendropemon longipes,
Dendropemon loranthoideus,
Dendropemon parvifolius,
Dendropemon pauciflorus,
Dendropemon picardae,
Dendropemon platypus,
Dendropemon purpureus,
Dendropemon pycnophyllus,
Dendropemon rigidus,
Dendropemon rostratus,
Dendropemon spathulatus,
Dendropemon oblanceolatus,
Dendropemon polycarpus,
Dendropemon fuscus,
Dendropemon elegans,
Dendropemon dimorphus,
Dendropemon angustifolius,
Dendropemon robustus,
Dendropemon sintenisii,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii,
Actinanthella wyliei,
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,