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Dendrochilum cobbianum

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Cobb's dendrochilum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Arethuseae
Genus: Dendrochilum
Species:
D. cobbianum
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

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "IOSPE PHOTOS". Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
  2. ^ Puccio, Pietro. "Dendrochilum cobbianum". Monaco Nature Encyclopedia. Translated by Mario Beltramini. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
  3. ^ "Orchid Species: Dendrochilum cobbianum". International Orchid Foundation. Retrieved 2023-11-23.