Dendrobium speciosum
Rock Lily, Wood Lily
Also known as: Callista speciosa (Sm.) Kuntze +4 more
- Callista speciosa (Sm.) Kuntze
- Dendrobium speciosum var. typicum Domin
- Dendrocoryne speciosum (Sm.) Brieger
- Thelychiton speciosus (Sm.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones
- Tropilis speciosa (Sm.) Butzin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous lithophyte or epiphyte.
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Dendrobium speciosum (commonly known as Rock-Lily or Wood-Lily) is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Naturally occurring in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Dendrobium genus, encompassing over 1600 species globally. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
New Caledonia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms