Dendrobium crystallinum
Dendrobium crystallinum, commonly known as the Crystal Dendrobium, is a captivating epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its translucent, crystalline appearance and delicate blooms, this species is highly prized by collectors. Beyond its ornamental beauty, it holds significant interest in traditional botanical studies and specialized horticultural practices.
- Scientific name: Dendrobium crystallinum
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Orchidaceae. Specifically, it is identified as a member of the genus Dendrobium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dendrobium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Dendrobium crystallinum, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), Traditional Chinese used in Hong Kong (zh-hk), and standard Chinese (zh), it is commonly called 晶帽石斛. In Vietnamese (vi), it is known as Phi điệp đơn.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 晶帽石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 晶帽石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 晶帽石斛 | Wikidata |
| vi | Phi điệp đơn | Wikidata |
| zh | 晶帽石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 晶帽石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 晶帽石斛 | Wikidata |
| az | Callista crystallina | Wikidata |
| az | Dendrobium crystallinum var. hainanense | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct Asian regions. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central provinces as well as on the island of Hainan. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found inhabiting the territory of Assam and extending into Bangladesh. Its range also reaches into the Indo-China region, specifically within the borders of Cambodia. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse tropical and subtropical environments where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dendrobium crystallinum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bibenzyl, naringenin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bibenzyl | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |