What types of Dendrobium are there? Detailed introduction to common varieties

There are many types of Dendrobium. Statistics worldwide currently count over a thousand species, but many Dendrobium species have no medicinal value and no tonic value. However, there are not many Dendrobium species that are suitable for cultivation in China and also have very good economic, medicinal, and nutritional value. Below, let us look at several types of Dendrobium that are relatively common on the market and have relatively high economic value.

1. Huoshan Dendrobium

Huoshan Dendrobium is also called Mihu. It is named Huoshan Dendrobium because its main place of origin is Huoshan in Anhui. Huoshan Dendrobium is mainly used by people who often stay up late, overuse their brains, or excessively smoke and drink. It can treat internal injury, tonify qi, benefit the intellect, strengthen yang, tonify the kidney, and prolong life. At the same time, it also has a certain curative effect on cataracts and tumors. However, Huoshan Dendrobium grows very slowly, has low yield, and is very precious.

2. Tiepi Dendrobium

Tiepi Dendrobium is the most common type of Dendrobium, and its medicinal value and tonic effects are also excellent. Tiepi Dendrobium generally grows on semi-shaded and semi-moist rocks. It likes warmth and moisture, is not cold-tolerant, and also fears strong light. Tiepi Dendrobium is mainly used to promote body fluid and nourish the stomach, nourish yin and clear heat, moisten the lungs and benefit the kidneys, improve eyesight, and strengthen the waist. It is very helpful for improving the body's constitution and enhancing human immunity. The price of Tiepi Dendrobium on the market is also not low.

3. Jinchai Dendrobium

Jinchai Dendrobium is a traditional precious medicinal material in China. It is currently mainly distributed in Chishui and Xishui in Guizhou, as well as Taiwan, China, and other places. It has extremely high requirements for the natural environment in which it grows. The annual average temperature cannot be lower than 18 degrees, and the winter temperature cannot be lower than 3 degrees. Chishui Jinchai Dendrobium was approved by the state as a National Geographical Indication Protected Product in March 2006. It can be said to be a very scarce treasure among Dendrobium species.

4. Zipi Dendrobium

Zipi Dendrobium is a plant used both as medicine and food, and fresh Zipi Dendrobium can also be eaten without later processing. Zipi Dendrobium can also be processed into a beverage, which is also a new starting point in the field of Dendrobium use. Zipi Dendrobium generally grows on trees in deep mountains and old forests. It needs to attach to trees to grow and cannot be planted in ordinary soil. In China, it is mainly distributed in Guangxi, Guizhou, Yunnan, and Tibet, among other places. Longling in Yunnan is also called the hometown of Zipi Dendrobium.

5. Guchui Dendrobium

Many Dendrobium species like warm and humid environments or high-temperature and high-humidity environments, but Guchui Dendrobium prefers a cool environment. The temperature suitable for its growth is around 15 to 28 degrees, and the humidity in the air must reach above 60 percent for normal growth. It grows relatively quickly and has relatively strong survivability, so Guchui Dendrobium can be considered a relatively common type of Dendrobium on the market. It not only has high medicinal value, but also

has high ornamental value, and also has the title of one of the four major ornamental foreign flowers.

There are many types of Dendrobium, but at present these five types of Dendrobium are the most popular in China and are relatively good in all aspects, including economic value, medicinal value, use value, and nutritional value. If everyone wants to learn more about Dendrobium, you can follow us.