Dendrobium crumenatum Sw.
| Etymology | Genus | From Greek, dendron=tree, bios=life, referring to its epiphytic nature |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Purse-shaped, probably referring to its flower | |
| Family | Orchidaceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Pigeon Orchid | |
| Status | Native: Least Concern | |
| Form | Epiphyte | |
| Native Distribution | Taiwan, Indian subcontinent, Indochina, Malesia | |
Diagnostics:
An epiphytic orchid species that is commonly seen on our urban trees. The stems have a swollen pseudo-bulb new the base. The white flowers have a yellow centre. Flowering is triggered about nine days after a period of rain due to a fall in temperature (Polunin, 2010).
On a cultivated roadside tree along Tyersall Road.
Stem base.
Leaves.
Pigeon-like flower.
References
Polunin, I. (2010). Plants and flowers of Singapore. Marshall Cavendish. 160 pp.
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2025-10-13 / Modified: 2025-10-16