''Dendrobium'' section ''Formosae'' is a

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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 long pseudobulbs with black hairs on their leaf sheaths. Pseudobulbs bloom with 1-3 flowers and have three lobes at the apex of the lip.

Distribution

Plants from this section are found from India through

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to the Philippines and Borneo.

Species

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

References

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