Devon's Dendrobium

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Dendrobium pulchellum var. devonianum
• Dendrobium devonianum var. rhodoneurum
• Dendrobium devonianum var. candidulum
• Callista devoniana
• Dendrobium devonianum var. elliottianum
• Callista moulmeinensis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales. Finally, it is a member of the orchid family, Orchidaceae, falling under the genus Dendrobium.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central areas to the Southeast. Its presence also extends northward into the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Moving towards the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented in the state of Assam. Furthermore, it inhabits the mountainous terrain of the East Himalaya.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Dendrobium devonianum is defined by its specialized niche within montane forest ecosystems, where it thrives across a specific altitudinal gradient. This species is primarily found in mid-to-high elevation habitats, occupying a distinct elevational range that extends from a minimum of 800 m AMSL to a maximum of 2100 m AMSL. Within these tropical or subtropical mountain environments, the plant's distribution is closely tied to the availability of host trees and the specific microclimates provided by the canopy, which offer the necessary humidity and filtered light required for its growth. The vertical distribution within this 1300-meter span suggests an adaptation to varying temperature regimes and atmospheric moisture levels characteristic of different montane zones.

Elevational range max:

2100 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

800 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Dendrobium devoyanum is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb that functions as an obligatory epiphyte. Although it exhibits a self-supporting climbing habit, it relies on its epiphytic nature to thrive within its ecological niche. Despite its climbing tendencies, the plant remains an independent organism, meaning it is not a parasite and does not derive nutrients from a host plant.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

obligatory

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Dendrobium devonianum has 2 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, stem.

Flower

1. Food science & nutrition
2. Genes

Stem

1. Current issues in molecular biology

Chemicals

Dendrobium devonianum has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid, 2-(4-methylphenyl)propan-2-ol, BIBENZYL, Cyanidin, Delphinidin.

Flavonoid

1. Genes
2. Current issues in molecular biology

2-(4-methylphenyl)propan-2-ol

1. Metabolites

BIBENZYL

1. Science China. Life sciences

Cyanidin

1. Current issues in molecular biology

Delphinidin

1. Current issues in molecular biology

Flavonoids

1. Food science & nutrition

Flavonol

1. Genes

L-Perillyl alcohol

1. Metabolites

METHYL LINOLEATE

1. Food science & nutrition

METHYL LINOLENATE

1. Food science & nutrition

Activities

Dendrobium devonianum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic, Stomachic.

Antioxidant

1. Current issues in molecular biology

Hypoglycemic

1. International journal of biological macromolecules

Stomachic

1. Current issues in molecular biology

Medicinal Uses

Dendrobium devonianum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include insulin secretion.

Most Reported Uses