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Dendrobium is a genus of mostly epiphytic and lithophytic orchids in the family Orchidaceae. It is a very large genus, containing more than 1,800 species that are found in diverse habitats throughout much of south, east and southeast Asia, including China, Japan, India, the Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, New Guinea, Vietnam and many of the islands of the Pacific. Orchids in this genus have roots that creep over the surface of trees or rocks, rarely having their roots in soil. Up to six leaves develop in a tuft at the tip of a shoot and from one to a large number of flowers are arranged alo

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Dendrobium is a genus within the family Orchidaceae. One species, Dendrobium bensoniae, is described as a popular ornamental orchid with the common name Lady Benson’s dendrobium. This particular species is native to Assam, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Records for the genus are held by institutions including NY, AMES, SEL, A, and NHMUK. These records document occurrences in the Philippines, Malaysia, Micronesia, Federated States Of, Papua New Guinea, and Thailand. The genus has been referenced by 301 other encyclopedia articles.

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Species

FamilyOrchidaceae

Native toAssam, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand

General: Dendrobium bensoniae is a popular ornamental orchid from Common Name: Lady Benson’s dendrobium

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Specimen records: 3,619
With media: 2,640
Family: Orchidaceae
Collections: NY, AMES, SEL, A, NHMUK, US
Recorded in: Philippines, Malaysia, Micronesia, Federated States Of, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, Indonesia, China

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