| Dendrochilum | |
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| Javier's dendrochilum (Dendrochilum javieriense) with numerous inflorescences | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Tribe: | Arethuseae |
| Subtribe: | Coelogyninae |
| Genus: | Dendrochilum Blume |
| Type species | |
| Dendrochilum aurantiacum Blume
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| Species | |
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100-300, see List of Dendrochilum species | |
Dendrochilum (commonly abbreviated Ddc. in horticulture[1]) was a genus of epiphytic, lithophytic and a few terrestrial flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). It is now considered to be a synonym of Coelogyne Lindl.[2] The name of this genus was derived from Ancient Greek words dendron ("tree"), and either cheilos ("lip")[3] or chilos ("green food"),[citation needed] alluding to either the flowers' large lip or to their epiphytic growth. These orchids are popular among fans of non-traditional orchid curiosities.
- ^ http://www.rhs.org.uk/RHSWebsite/files/87/87be8b1e-908e-4e04-9ee6-30c438354458.pdf[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Coelogyne Lindl". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ Schubert, R., & Wagner, G. (1988). Botanisches Wörterbuch (9th edition). Stuttgart: Gustav Fischer.