Dendrobium densiflorum
Densely flowered dendrobium
Dendrobium densiflorum, commonly known as the dense-flowered dendrobium, is a remarkable medicinal orchid native to subtropical regions. Renowned in traditional practices, its pseudobulbs are harvested for their therapeutic properties, often used to nourish the body, clear heat, and support respiratory health through their unique bioactive compounds and nutrients.
- Scientific name: Dendrobium densiflorum
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Orchidaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Dendrobium, specifically the species Dendrobium densiflorum.
| 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 densiflorum, is recognized by various regional names across different linguistic traditions. In Chinese, it is widely referred to as 密花石斛, a name used consistently across the Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), Cantonese/Hong Kong (zh-hk), and general Chinese (zh) language codes. Additionally, in the Meitei language, it is known as ꯃꯦꯂꯩ ꯂꯩꯁꯅꯥ (mni).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 密花石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 密花石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 密花石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh | 密花石斛 | Wikidata |
| mni | ꯃꯦꯂꯩ ꯂꯩꯁꯅꯥ | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 密花石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 密花石斛 | Wikidata |
| my | Ta Hkaing Lone Shwe | Wikidata |
| ja | デンドロビウム・デンシフロラム | Wikidata |
| az | Callista guibertii | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range stretching across several distinct regions of Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Beyond mainland China, the species can also be found within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in Assam. Together, these locations highlight the varied habitats where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dendrobium densiflorum, is an epiphytic orchid characterized by its specialized growth structure, particularly its stems. These stems function as pseudobulbs, serving as essential storage organs that hold water and nutrients to help the plant survive fluctuations in moisture availability within its tropical habitat. The stems are typically elongated and fleshy, providing the structural support necessary for the plant to anchor itself to host trees while facilitating the upward growth required to reach optimal light levels.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dendrobium densiflorum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6,7-methylenedioxy-3,4-dihydrobenzopyran-2-one, 7-hydroxy-2-methoxy-1,4-phenanthrenedione, dendroflorin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6,7-methylenedioxy-3,4-dihydrobenzopyran-2-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-hydroxy-2-methoxy-1,4-phenanthrenedione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dendroflorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |