Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fendlerianum
ID:
835501

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.C.Smidt & P.J.Cribb

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 63: 339 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834836



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum fendlerianum
  • Fendlerianum Bulbophyllum
  • Fendlerianum Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum fendlerianum (also called 'Fendler's Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid, lowland forests. It is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin stems and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum fendlerianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum fendlerianum has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum fendlerianum is an epiphytic plant that is native to South America. It can be grown in a potting mix that is composed of equal parts of peat moss, perlite, and bark chips. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division of the offsets or by seed.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum fendlerianum

Bulbophyllum fendlerianum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Bulbophyllum fendlerianum FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Bulbophyllum fendlerianum?

Bulbophyllum fendlerianum prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)

What is the ideal light exposure for Bulbophyllum fendlerianum?

Bulbophyllum fendlerianum prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity for Bulbophyllum fendlerianum?

Bulbophyllum fendlerianum prefers high humidity levels of 60-80%.

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-372025: Based on the initial data import
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
Eric de Camargo Smidt: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.C.Smidt' in the authors string.