Dendrobium dixanthum

Family: Orchidaceae

What it is like

An orchid. The stems can be erect or hanging. They are 50-100 cm long and slender. The leaves are oval and 8-11 cm long by 1 cm wide. There are often 2-4 flowering stalks from the old leafless stems. They have 2-5 flowers. The flowers are spreading and yellow. The lip has purple to red stripes.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on tree trunks in the mountain forests between 800-1,200 m above sea level in southern China. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Shwe-wa-galay

Synonyms

Callista dixantha (Rchb.f.) Kuntze;