''Dendrobium'' section ''Spatulata'' is a section of the genus ''

Dendrobium ''Dendrobium'' is a genus of mostly epiphytic and lithophytic orchids in the family Orchidaceae. It is a very large genus, containing more than 1,800 species that are found in diverse habitats throughout much of south, east and southeast Asia, i ...

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Description

Plants in this section have a erect cane like pseudobulbs with two leaves, blooming with a multi-flower inflorescence with twisted petals and a tri lobed lip.

Distribution

Plants from this section are found in

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and the

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and the Pacific Islands with the greatest concentration in

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. Most of the species can be found at lower elevation close to sea level.

Species

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

Natural hybrids

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q111754278 * Orchid subgenera