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Benson’s Dendrobium

Local Name	:	Benson’s Dendrobium
Botanical Name	:	Dendrobium bensoniae Rchb.f.
Common Name	:	Benson’s Dendrobium
Family	:	Orchidaceae
Distribution	:	The species is distributed, Myanmar, Thailand, Indo-China. In India it is distributed in Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim.
Habit	:	Epiphyte
Short Description	:	It is an orchid species native to Asia and is commonly grown as an ornamental plant.

Descriptions

It is an epiphytic herb. Pseudobulbs are fleshy and stout and pale yellow. Leaves linear lanceolate. Flowers arise in fascicle, pure white in color, lip with yellow patch and black spots near the base.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

May - July

Use(s)

Used for ornamental purposes.