Dendrobium devonianum
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDendrobium devonianum (Devon's dendrobium) is a species of orchid. It is native to southern China (Guangxi, Guizhou, Tibet, Yunnan), the eastern Himalayas (Bhutan, Assam), and northern Indochina (Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam). It is an epiphyte that grows on tree trunks in mountain forests.
Description
A subtropical orchid (Orchidaceae) with edible stems, sold in local markets.
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Edible Uses
The stem is used as a tea substitute and for liquor brewing.
Traditional Uses
The stem is used as a tea substitute and for liquor brewing.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China,
Other Information
It is sold in local markets.
Also Known As
Huang cao, Luan nan gai, Me dao lu
References (1)
- Cao, Y., et al, 2020, Ethnobotanical study on wild edible plants used by three trans-boundary ethnic groups in Jiangcheng County, Pu’er, Southwest China. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2020) 16:66
