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Dendrochilum

Dendrochilum
Javier's dendrochilum (Dendrochilum javieriense) with numerous inflorescences
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Arethuseae
Subtribe: Coelogyninae
Genus: Dendrochilum
Blume
Type species
Dendrochilum aurantiacum
Blume
Species

100-300, see List of Dendrochilum species

Dendrochilum (commonly abbreviated Ddc. in horticulture[1]) was a genus of epiphytic, lithophytic and a few terrestrial flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). It is now considered to be a synonym of Coelogyne Lindl.[2] The name of this genus was derived from Ancient Greek words dendron ("tree"), and either cheilos ("lip")[3] or chilos ("green food"),[citation needed] alluding to either the flowers' large lip or to their epiphytic growth. These orchids are popular among orchid collectors.[4]

  1. ^ http://www.rhs.org.uk/RHSWebsite/files/87/87be8b1e-908e-4e04-9ee6-30c438354458.pdf[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "Coelogyne Lindl". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  3. ^ Schubert, R., & Wagner, G. (1988). Botanisches Wörterbuch (9th edition). Stuttgart: Gustav Fischer.
  4. ^ "Dendrochilum, The Dainty Orchids from the Philippines". Orchid Republic. 5 November 2018. Retrieved 23 December 2024.

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