Tree orchid, Antelope Orchid, Tea-tree Orchid, Onion orchid
A tropical plant. It grows attached to paperbark trees. It is mostly in lowland swamps and coastal flood plains. They suit areas with bright light but humid conditions. It is very cold sensitive. It must have a temperature above 10°C. It occurs in southern Papua New Guinea. It grows in areas with a seasonal dry condition. It cannot grow in soggy conditions. It suits hardiness zones 11-12.
Edible Portion
- Pseudo-bulb
Where does Tree orchid grow?
Found in: Australia, Hawaii, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, United States
Notes: There are about 900-1200 Dendrobium species orchids.
Growing Tree orchid, Antelope Orchid, Tea-tree Orchid, Onion orchid
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed. It can be grown in a good, well drained soil or potting medium.
Edible Uses: The false bulb is cooked and eaten.
Production: In Australia flowering occurs June to October and fruiting in November.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
References
Brock, J., 1993, Native Plants of Northern Australia, Reed. p 135
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Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1984, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 3. Lothian. p 220
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Hibbert, M., 2002, The Aussie Plant Finder 2002, Florilegium. p 84
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Holliman, J., (Ed.), 2002, Orchids. Botanica's Pocket. Random House, Australia. p 187
Ratcliffe D & P., 1987, Australian Native Plants for Indoors. Little Hills press. p 79
Scarth-Johnson, V., 2000, National Treasures. Flowering Plants of Cooktown and Northern Australia. Vera Scarth-Johnson Gallery Association. Cooktown, Australia. p 151
Staples, G.W. and Herbst, D.R., 2005, A tropical Garden Flora. Bishop Museum Press, Honolulu, Hawaii. p 722