Dendrobium rhombeum

Lindl. (1843)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Monocots Order: Asparagales Family: Orchidaceae Genus: Dendrobium

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Uses and Culture

USES

  • Yes

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

O'ahu Naturalized

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Edwards's Bot. Reg. 29: t. 17 (1843)

Other References

Frohlich & Lau 2012:42 (NEWNAT/O, DESCR)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Dendrobium rhombeum Tripler ridge. Descent from trail down into valley Moist forest Preserved_Specimen Epiphyte. One individual seen Faccenda, K. 2089 Oahu BISH 2021-08-21
2 Dendrobium rhombeum Koolau Mts., Kahaluu-Ahuimanu dividing ridge. Wet lowland forest and cliff. Preserved_Specimen Pale yellow flowers, growing epiphytically on trees and on rocky cliff substrate; ca. 7 individuals observed, adventive. Kawelo, K. 537 Oahu BISH 2020-07-12
3 Dendrobium rhombeum Koolau Mountains, Kipapa Trail Epiphytic on Psychotria mariniana. Preserved_Specimen A few stems from base, up to 30 cm tall. Corolla lobes cream colored, throat yellow with maroon markings. Collected in wild and grown to maturity at Manoa residence. Lau, J. Oahu BISH 2010-10-12
4 Dendrobium rhombeum Bowman trail (ridge N of Likelike Hwy) Wet forest Preserved_Specimen Epiphyte. 2-3 individuals seen along trail Faccenda, K. 2057 Oahu BISH 2021-07-17