Dendrobium kingianum
Pink Rock Orchid
Also known as: Callista kingiana (Bidwill ex Lindl.) Kuntze +3 more
- Callista kingiana (Bidwill ex Lindl.) Kuntze
- Dendrocoryne kingianum (Bidwill ex Lindl.) Brieger
- Thelychiton kingianus (Bidwill ex Lindl.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones
- Tropilis kingiana (Bidwill ex Lindl.) Butzin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Dendrobium kingianum (commonly known as Pink Rock Orchid) is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Naturally occurring in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Dendrobium is notably large, comprising more than 1600 species. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Queensland
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
New Zealand North
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms