Dendrobium macrophyllum
species of plant
Dendrobium macrophyllum, commonly known as the large-leaved dendrobium or pastor's orchid, is a species of Orchid.
It is native to Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea, and some islands of the western Pacific (Solomon Islands, Fiji, New Caledonia, Samoa, the Caroline Islands).
Varieties
Three varieties of the species are recognized:
Dendrobium macrophyllum var. macrophyllum – most of species range
Dendrobium macrophyllum var. subvelutinum J.J.Sm. – New Guinea
Dendrobium macrophyllum var.
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