Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fasciatum
ID:
495740

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 713 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495072



Common Names

  • Bearded Bulbophyllum
  • Bearded Bulbophyllum
  • Bearded Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Hapalochilus fasciatus (Schltr.) Garay & W.Kittr. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum fasciatum (also called Banded Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows in a rosette. It has small, white flowers with five petals and is native to Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in tropical forests, wetlands, and other humid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum fasciatum is mainly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also known for its medicinal properties, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum fasciatum has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum fasciatum is a tropical epiphytic orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It is an easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix, such as a mixture of peat moss and perlite. It should be kept in a bright, indirect light and watered regularly. To propagate, simply remove the offsets (pups) from the mother plant and pot them up in a separate pot. The offsets should be allowed to establish themselves before being repotted into a larger pot.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum fasciatum

Bulbophyllum fasciatum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Bulbophyllum fasciatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum fasciatum?

Bulbophyllum fasciatum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum fasciatum?

Fasciated Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum fasciatum?

Tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia

Species in the Bulbophyllum genus

Bulbophyllum ambatoavense, Bulbophyllum anakbaruppui, Bulbophyllum anisopterum, Bulbophyllum apoense, Bulbophyllum arianeae, Bulbophyllum atrosanguineum, Bulbophyllum auriculatum, Bulbophyllum boudetianum, Bulbophyllum catillus, Bulbophyllum clipeibulbum, Bulbophyllum comberipictum, Bulbophyllum coweniorum, Bulbophyllum danii, Bulbophyllum debrincatiae, Bulbophyllum decurrentilobum, Bulbophyllum filifolium, Bulbophyllum flabellum-veneris, Bulbophyllum foetidilabrum, Bulbophyllum furcatum, Bulbophyllum furcillatum, Bulbophyllum globulosum, Bulbophyllum grotianum, Bulbophyllum ialibuense, Bulbophyllum illecebrum, Bulbophyllum incisilabrum, Bulbophyllum iterans, Bulbophyllum janus, Bulbophyllum labatii, Bulbophyllum lanuginosum, Bulbophyllum lyriforme, Bulbophyllum mystax, Bulbophyllum ochthodes, Bulbophyllum orezii, Bulbophyllum pilosum, Bulbophyllum praetervisum, Bulbophyllum pseudopelma, Bulbophyllum ramulicola, Bulbophyllum reductum, Bulbophyllum rosemarianum, Bulbophyllum scaphiforme, Bulbophyllum simplex, Bulbophyllum sinapis, Bulbophyllum sororculum, Bulbophyllum stenurum, Bulbophyllum subpatulum, Bulbophyllum tectipes, Bulbophyllum trichorhachis, Bulbophyllum tubilabrum, Bulbophyllum turpe, Bulbophyllum uncinatum,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-25854: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.