naoki
Well-Known Member
This plant came from Louisiana Orchid Connection. It is just starting to open more flowers, but I shot the photos because I wanted to ask a question. Is this a correct ID?
Dendrobium okinawense on Flickr
Dendrobium okinawense on Flickr
Dendrobium okinawense plant on Flickr
The following image is from IOSPE, and it seems to be pretty different. Shapes of the petals, lips, and sepals are different, the color around the base of the lip is different. Is it possibly a difference between Okinawa, Japan form (IOSPE) vs Taiwan form? Since it is highly endangered and fairly protected in Japan, I'm assuming the one from LOC is probably from Taiwan.
Dendrobium okinawense on Flickr
Dendrobium okinawense on Flickr
Dendrobium okinawense plant on Flickr
The following image is from IOSPE, and it seems to be pretty different. Shapes of the petals, lips, and sepals are different, the color around the base of the lip is different. Is it possibly a difference between Okinawa, Japan form (IOSPE) vs Taiwan form? Since it is highly endangered and fairly protected in Japan, I'm assuming the one from LOC is probably from Taiwan.