Dendrobium triflorum is a species of orchid native to Asia.
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
Genus: | Dendrobium |
Species: | D. triflorum
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Binomial name | |
Dendrobium triflorum | |
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Distribution
editThe orchid is endemic to the island of Java, in Indonesia.
The epiphytic plants are found growing in large clumps on branches of large trees, in the mountains of Java at elevations of 1,000–1,800 metres (3,300–5,900 ft).[1]
Description
editDendrobium triflorum blooms with three to six creamy white flowers, 5 cm (2.0 in) wide, from winter to spring.[1]
References
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- ^ a b Orchidspecies.com: Epigeneium triflorum & Epigeneium triflorum var. orientale . accessed 6.13.2015