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Dendrobium nobile

a perennial evergreen member of the Dendrobium genus in the family Orchidaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Foliage
evergreen
Height
0.6 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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Antiphlogistic, pectoral, sialogogue, stomachic and tonic[2][3].

Environment

Range
E. Asia - China to the Himalayas.
Habitat
Tree trunks in mountain forests, also on rocks in mountain valleys at elevations of 500 - 1700 metres[4].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed -

Cultivation

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This species is cultivated as a medicinal plant in China[3]. A very ornamental plant[1]. The dried plant can come back into growth[3].

References

  1. F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00

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  2. ? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X

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  3. Stuart. Rev. G. A. Chinese Materia Medica. Taipei. Southern Materials Centre

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  4. Flora of China 1994-00-00 http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/

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