Dendrobium schoeninum Lindl.

Half-hardy lithophytic orchid with creeping rhizomes which can grow into large masses on rocks, leaves resembling succulent grass, and branching stems, to 90cm long, bearing 1 or 2 fragrant, greenish-yellow flowers, to 3cm across, with brown-purple stripes, in spring.  It is the southernmost species of dendrobe in Australia.  [Jones, FNSW, Pridgeon, Beadle].

Horticultural & Botanical History

Dendrobium schoeninum was described in The Gardeners’ Chronicle of 1846 as having nothing to recommend it to cultivation.  It was introduced to England by Loddiges’ nursery [Gard. Chron. 1846] in 1845 [JD].  

History at Camden Park

Listed in the 1850 and 1857 catalogues [O.24/1850].

Notes

Published Jan 25, 2010 - 05:06 PM | Last updated Jul 29, 2010 - 01:04 PM


More details about Dendrobium schoeninum Lindl.
Family Orchidaceae
Category
Region of origin

Eastern Australia

Synonyms
  • Dockrillia schoenina (Lindl.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones
  • Dendrobium striolatum Reichb.f.
  • Dendrobium beckleri F.Muell.
  • Dendrobium striolatum var. beckleri (F.Muell.) F.M.Bailey
Common Name

Common pencil orchid

Name in the Camden Park Record

Dendrobium schoeninum 

Confidence level high