Dendrochilum cobbianum
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| Cobb's dendrochilum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Tribe: | Arethuseae |
| Genus: | Dendrochilum |
| Species: | D. cobbianum
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| Binomial name | |
| Dendrochilum cobbianum | |
Dendrochilum cobbianum, or Cobb's dendrochilum, described by Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach in 1880, is an epiphytic orchid occurring in the Philippines, growing on moss-covered trees. It can sometimes occur as a lithophyte growing on rocks at altitudes above 1200 m.[1]
Description[edit]
It possesses white to green-white, creamy flowers with yellow throats that emerge alongside new growth. These flowers have a diameter of 1.8 cm, rather large for this genus. They are fragrant with the scent of new mown hay. When in bloom a multitude of flowers are contained on arching inflorescences, with a length of about 50 cm.[2]
A single lanceolate leaf with prominent midrib sprouts from a conical, yellow pseudobulb.[3]
Cultivation[edit]
This species is easy to grow and generally prefers intermediate temperatures and moderate light. It will generally grow very fast, usually doubling in size every year.
Cultivars[edit]
There are several cultivars available :
- Dendrochilum cobbianum 'Chartreuse Sentinel' (large flowers, sturdy succulent leaves)
- Dendrochilum cobbianum 'Fat Leaf' (chartreuse flowers with yellow lip)
- Dendrochilum cobbianum 'Gold Chain' (with glittering, golden, fragrant flowers)
- Dendrochilum cobbianum 'Green white' (with long spikes of fragrant, green-white flowers)
- Dendrochilum cobbianum 'Sentinel 1' (yellow flowers)
- Dendrochilum cobbianum 'Sentinel's Poco' (miniature creamy flowers with yellow lip)
- Dendrochilum cobbianum 'Yellow Sentinel' (yellow flower with darker yellow lip)
References[edit]
- ^ "IOSPE PHOTOS". Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ Puccio, Pietro. "Dendrochilum cobbianum". Monaco Nature Encyclopedia. Translated by Mario Beltramini. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ "Orchid Species: Dendrochilum cobbianum". International Orchid Foundation. Retrieved 2023-11-23.