Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fimbriatum
ID:
497256

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 6: 260 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496588



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Fimbriatum
  • Fringed Bulbophyllum
  • Fringed Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis fimbriata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum fimbriatum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis fimbriata (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum fimbriatum (also called Bulbophyllum fimbriatum var. fimbriatum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central America. It is an evergreen plant with a rosette of long, narrow, arching leaves that are up to 1 m long and 1 cm wide. It grows in humid, shady forests and is found in Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum fimbriatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum fimbriatum has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum fimbriatum is a tropical epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum fimbriatum

Bulbophyllum fimbriatum can be found in moist, tropical forests in Southeast Asia.

Bulbophyllum fimbriatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum fimbriatum?

Bulbophyllum fimbriatum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum fimbriatum?

Fringed Bulbophyllum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum fimbriatum?

Epiphytic orchid

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