Ironbark feather orchid or white feather
Dendrobium aemulum
About
Dendrobium aemulum, commonly known as ironbark feather orchid or white feather orchid, is an epiphytic orchid in the family Orchidaceae and grows on trees that retain their bark, especially ironbarks. It has reddish or purplish pseudobulbs, two to four leathery leaves and up to seven white, feathery flowers. It grows in open forest in Queensland and New South Wales.
- Family
- Orchidaceae
How to use it
The ironbark feather orchid can be used ornamentally to enhance gardens or indoor spaces. Its striking flowers and unique growth habit make it a popular choice for those looking to add a touch of exotic beauty to their surroundings. Additionally, as an epiphytic orchid, it plays a role in its ecosystem by contributing to the biodiversity of the forest.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Dendrobium aemulum
- Slug
- dendrobium-aemulum
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Genus
- Dendrobium
- Species
- aemulum
- Wikidata QID
- Q3329482
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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