Details of Genus: Dendrochilum Blume (1825)
ID: 686
Genus ja:
Genus en: Golden chain orchid
# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)
Accepted: Synonym (= Coelogyne)
Family: Orchidaceae
Family ja: ラン
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Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 16 Feb 2026 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: SE.Asia, Malaysia
Description en: Genus of about 120-150 species of evergreen, epiphytic orchids from S.E. Asia and New Guinea, often found on trees and rocks by rivers at altitudes of 700-2,000m (2,300-7,000ft). Ovoid to cylindrical pseudobulbs produce 1 or 2 lance-shaped-elliptic leaves. Golden chain orchids are valued for their chain-like racemes offragrant, dainty, star-shaped flowers, borne in early summer.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Divide when plant "overflows" the container, or remove backbulbs and pot up separately.
Pests en: Susceptible to red spider mites, aphids, and mealybugs.
Description ja:
Comment:
Comment ja: デンドロキラム
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Synonym (= Coelogyne) | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Show | ||
| PB2 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Show |