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Dendrobium bigibbum
Scientific Name: Dendrobium bigibbum
Family: Orchidaceae
Category: Monocot
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Dendrobium bigibbum: The Cooktown Orchid
Dendrobium bigibbum, commonly known as the Cooktown Orchid, is a captivating orchid species native to Australia and New Guinea. This orchid holds a special place as the floral emblem of Queensland, Australia.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Dendrobium bigibbum Lindley 1852
- Common Name: Cooktown Orchid, Two-humped Dendrobium
- Family: Orchidaceae (implied, as it's an orchid)
- Synonyms:
- Callista bigibba
- Callista phalaenopsis
- Callista sumneri
- Dendrobium phalaenopsis (in some contexts, though this is also used for a distinct but related species)
- Dendrobium bigibbum var. superbum Rchb.f.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to New Guinea and the Cape York Peninsula of Queensland, Australia.
- Grows on the branches of small trees in scrubby habitats, including semi-deciduous vine forests and vine thickets, where it is somewhat protected from fire.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Dendrobium bigibbum is used to produce Phalaenopsis-type dendrobium hybrids.
- There are multiple varieties of Dendrobium bigibbum, including var. superbum and var. compactum.
Quirky Facts
- The species has a long and confused history, with different classifications including separate species, subspecies, varieties, and forms.
- Dendrobium bigibbum flowers in autumn, unlike many other commonly cultivated orchids.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life (includes Wikipedia articles)
- IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
- Australian Plant Name Index
- NYBG Virtual Herbarium
- JSTOR