Dendrobium terminale

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Aporum terminale
• Callista terminalis
• Dendrobium verlaquii
• Aporum verlaquii

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Asparagales and the family Orchidaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Dendrobium.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it is specifically found within the South-Central territories. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it inhabits the areas of Assam and the East Himalaya. Moving into the Indo-China region, the species can be located in Myanmar. Finally, its range also includes the country of Thailand.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Dendrobium terminale is characterized by its growth form as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its development. This species functions as an obligatory epiphyte, meaning it relies on other plants or structures for physical support, yet it remains an independent organism rather than a parasite. It is classified as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its specialized growth habits to navigate its environment. In terms of size, the plant maintains a relatively diminutive stature, reaching a maximum plant height of approximately 0.15 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

obligatory

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.15 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Dendrobium terminale has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Phenanthrenes, dihydrophenanthrenes.

Phenanthrenes

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dihydrophenanthrenes

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Conditions

Dendrobium terminale has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include tumor.

Tumor

1. Natural product research

Preparations

Dendrobium terminale has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include whole plant.

Whole plant

1. Natural product research