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Dendrobium kingianum

Cultivated plant, Whanganui.<br>Photographer: Colin C. Ogle, Date taken: 23/09/2023, Licence: Public domain. <a class='member-message' href='/nzpcn/why-join-nzpcn/' target='_blank'>Members can view a larger version of this image.</a>

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Biostatus

Exotic

Structural class

Orchids

Simplified description

Epiphytic and rupestral

Flower colours

Violet/Purple, White

Conservation status

Not applicable

Detailed taxonomy

Family

Orchidaceae

Authority

Dendrobium kingianum Bidwill ex Lindl.

Ecology

Origin

Eastern Australia

Reason for introduction

Ornamental

Propagation technique

By division

Other information

Etymology

dendrobium: From the Greek dendron ‘tree’ and bios ‘life’, alluding to the wild plants being epiphytic on trees

Referencing and citations

NZPCN Fact Sheet citation

Please cite as: Ogle, C. (Year at time of access): Dendrobium kingianum Fact Sheet (content continuously updated). New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. https://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/dendrobium-kingianum/ (Date website was queried)

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