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Dendrobium thyrsiflorum Rchb.f
- Common Name:
- Family: Orchidaceae Juss.
- Country of Origin: Himalayas
- Habitat:
- Description: From Thailand and moderate altitudes in the Himalayas, this species grows into large clumps on deciduous trees. The pseudobulbs are club-shaped up to 18 in (45 cm) long, with several leaves at the apex. The inflorescences are pendulous up to 10 in (25 cm) long with numerous creamy white fragrant flowers with bright golden yellow lips, about 2 in (5 cm), appearing in spring. It requires part-shaded intermediate conditions with plenty of water in summer and a dry rest in winter.
Restrictions:- CITES Appendix II Listed Plant
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  Accession Data:- Accession # 199100247
- Source: Margot Leavy ex Kultana
- Accession Date: 12-31-1991
- Bench: 3300 - Alpine Room
- Qty: 2 confirmed on 05-12-2010
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Liliopsida
- SubClass: monocots
- Order: Asparagales
- SubOrder:
- Family: Orchidaceae
- SubFamily: Epidendroideae
- Tribe: Podochilaeae
- SubTribe: Dendrobiinae
References:Botanica, Turner & Wasson, 1997, CD-ROM Version
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