Elements area
Taxonomy
Code
urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:325886-2
Scope note(s)
A genus of as many as 1,500 species of epiphytic orchids (family Orchidaceae). Dendrobium species are native to tropical and subtropical Asia, many Pacific islands, and Australia. Many are cultivated as ornamentals, and some are important in the floral industry.
Source note(s)
Britannica Editors. "Dendrobium". Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Oct. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/plant/Dendrobium. Accessed 18 October 2026.