Dendrobium Sect. Calyptrochilus
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''Dendrobium'' section ''Calyptrochilus'' is a section of the genus ''
Dendrobium ''Dendrobium'' is a genus of mostly Epiphyte, epiphytic and Lithophyte, lithophytic orchids in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. It is a very large genus, containing more than 1,800 species that are found in diverse habitats throughout m ...
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Description

Plants in this section have short pseudobulbs with lanceolate leaves.


Distribution

Plants from this section are found from
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to Australia and
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Species

''Dendrobium'' section ''Calyptrochilus'' comprises the following species:


References

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