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Dendrochilum gibbsiae

Dendrochilum gibbsiae

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Coelogyneae
SubTribe: Coelogyninae
Genus: Dendrochilum
Species: Ddc. gibbsiae
Alliance:
Binomial name
Dendrochilum gibbsiae
Rolfe 1914


Dendrochilum gibbsiae is a species in the Dendrochilum genus.

Description[]

The plant blooms at any seasons with many 2.5 mm wide flowers. Flowers are fragrant with the scent of cinnamon

Distribution[]

Plants are found growing in Borneo at elevations around 2100 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: Gibb's Dendrochilum

Synonyms[]

  1. Dendrochilum kinabuluense Rolfe 1914
  2. Dendrochilum quinquelobum Ames 1920
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