Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fletcherianum
ID:
498555

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.G.Fowler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 55: 320 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497887



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Fletcherianum
  • Fletcherianum Bulbophyllum
  • Fletcherianum Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum fletcherianum Rolfe [illegitimate]
  • Bulbophyllum spiesii Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum fletcheranum (J.G.Fowler) Rolfe [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum fletcherianum (also called Fletcher's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is found in open grasslands, savannas and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum fletcherianum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used to make herbal teas and as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum fletcherianum is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum fletcherianum is a tropical epiphytic orchid that is native to India, Myanmar, and Thailand. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of wood or cork. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum fletcherianum

Bulbophyllum fletcherianum can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.

Bulbophyllum fletcherianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum fletcherianum?

Bulbophyllum fletcherianum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum fletcherianum?

It is an epiphytic orchid

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum fletcherianum?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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,

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