Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fascinator
ID:
495970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 134: t. 8199 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495302



Common Names

  • Fascinator Bulbophyllum
  • Fascinator Bulbophyllum
  • Fascinator Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Mastigion fascinator (Rolfe) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum fascinator Rolfe [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum fascinator (also called 'Fascinator Orchid', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a thick stem and grows to a height of about 1 meter. Its leaves are simple, lanceolate, and have a glossy green color. Its flowers are yellow-green in color, and arranged in dense clusters. It is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum fascinator has no known non-medical uses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum fascinator is a small, yellow, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum fascinator is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum fascinator

Bulbophyllum fascinator is native to tropical Asia.

Bulbophyllum fascinator FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum fascinator?

Bulbophyllum fascinator

What is the family of Bulbophyllum fascinator?

Orchidaceae

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum fascinator?

Tropical rainforests

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