Status:
valid
Authors:
Seidenf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 29: 120 (1973 publ. 1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498944
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum forestii
- Forestii Bulbophyllum
- Forestii Bulbophyllon
Synonyms
- Rhytionanthos aemulus (W.W.Sm.) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]
- Cirrhopetalum aemulum W.W.Sm. [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum forestii (also called 'Fountain Plant', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It grows in open grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum forestii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum forestii is white and bell-shaped. Its seed is small, round and black. The seedling has a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum forestii is a tropical plant that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the clumps in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum forestii
Bulbophyllum forestii can be found in tropical regions of South America, such as Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
Bulbophyllum forestii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum forestii?
Bulbophyllum forestii
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum forestii?
Forestii
What is the habitat of Bulbophyllum forestii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and 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,