Orchidaceae · Dendrobium

Tiny Dendrobium

Dendrobium microbulbon

Herb
Habit
Herb
Native to
India
Flowering
-arch onwards

Plant Details

Scientific name
Dendrobium microbulbon
Genus
Dendrobium
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India
Distribution
India
Flowering & fruiting
-arch onwards
Conservation status
Endangered (EN)

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 Tiny Dendrobium

Tiny Dendrobium (Dendrobium microbulbon) 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 evergreen forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during -arch onwards. Its conservation status has been assessed as Endangered (EN).

Illustration representing the Orchidaceae family
Botanical family

Orchidaceae

Orchid family

Tiny Dendrobium belongs to the Orchidaceae family.

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