Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fenestratum
ID:
496165

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 13: 48 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495497



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum fenestratum
  • Fenestratum Bulbophyllum
  • Fenestrate Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum cyclosepalon Carr [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum dentiferum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum cyclosepalon (Carr) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum dentiferum (Ridl.) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum fenestratum (J.J.Sm.) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum fenestratum (also called 'Window Orchid' and 'Fenestrated Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic plant with a creeping rhizome and thin, cylindrical pseudobulbs. The leaves are lanceolate and leathery, and the flowers are small and yellowish-green. It is found in humid, shady places such as the understory of tropical forests and on the trunks of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum fenestratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum fenestratum is a yellowish-green color with a five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum fenestratum can be propagated by division. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum fenestratum

Bulbophyllum fenestratum can be found in Southeast Asia.

Bulbophyllum fenestratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum fenestratum?

Bulbophyllum fenestratum

What is the family of Bulbophyllum fenestratum?

Orchidaceae

What is the habitat of Bulbophyllum fenestratum?

Tropical forests

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,