Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
foetidum
ID:
498988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 748 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498320



Common Names

  • Foetidum Bulbophyllum
  • Foetidum Bulbophyllum Plant
  • Foetidum Bulbophyllum Plant


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Description

Sesbania fusca (also called Rusty sesbania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal flower head. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate and the flowers are yellow. It grows in moist meadows, open woods, and along streams and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum foetidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bulbophyllum foetidum var. foetidum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bulbophyllum foetidum are yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum foetidum is an epiphytic orchid that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is best done from division of the rhizomes or from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum foetidum

Bulbophyllum foetidum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, tropical climates.

Bulbophyllum foetidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum foetidum?

Bulbophyllum foetidum

What are the common names of Bulbophyllum foetidum?

Stinking Bulbophyllum, Stinking Orchid

What is the distribution of Bulbophyllum foetidum?

Bulbophyllum foetidum is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

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-25909: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.