Dendrobium loddigesii
Dendrobium loddigesii, commonly known as the Loddiges' Dendrobium, is an exquisite epiphytic orchid prized for its stunning blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, various Dendrobium species hold significant value in traditional medicine, often utilized for their restorative properties and ability to support overall vitality and balance within the body.
- Scientific name: Dendrobium loddigesii
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Dendrobium loddigesii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asparagales. Finally, it is a member of the family Orchidaceae and 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, Dendrobium loddigesii, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), Chinese as used in Hong Kong (zh-hk), and standard Chinese (zh), it is referred to as 美花石斛. In Vietnamese (vi), it is commonly called Nghệ tâm.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 美花石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 美花石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 美花石斛 | Wikidata |
| vi | Nghệ tâm | Wikidata |
| zh | 美花石斛 | Wikidata |
| ja | デンドロビウム・ロディゲシィ | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 美花石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 美花石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh | 石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh | 粉花石斛 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across various regions of Asia. In China, it can be found specifically in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its presence extends further into the Indo-China peninsula as well. Within this region, the species is documented to inhabit both Cambodia and Laos. Consequently, its habitat spans multiple distinct ecological zones throughout these territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dendrobium loddigesii, is an epiphytic orchid characterized by its unique morphological structure, particularly in its stem. The stem serves as the primary axis of the plant, functioning as a specialized storage organ that holds moisture and nutrients to support growth in its natural environment. Unlike many common terrestrial plants, the stem in this species is typically succulent and elongated, providing the necessary structural integrity to anchor the plant to its host and facilitate the development of leaves and aerial roots.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dendrobium loddigesii has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include polysaccharide, esters, flavonoid, ketones, shihunidine.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| polysaccharide | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| esters | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ketones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shihunidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shihunine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |