Orchidaceae · Dendrobium

Dendrobium anamalayanum

Herb
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Flowering
April-September

Plant Details

Scientific name
Dendrobium anamalayanum
Genus
Dendrobium
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Shola forests and grasslands
Habitat type
Forest, Grassland
Native to
India
Distribution
India
Found in India
Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Flowering & fruiting
April-September
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Orchidaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Orchidaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Dendrobium anamalayanum

Dendrobium anamalayanum is a herb belonging to the Orchidaceae family (Orchid family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme/panicle flower clusters, capsule with dust seeds fruit. It is typically found in shola forests and grasslands. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during April-September.

Illustration representing the Orchidaceae family
Botanical family

Orchidaceae

Orchid family

Dendrobium anamalayanum belongs to the Orchidaceae family.

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