Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
kittredgei
ID:
523785

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Garay, Hamer & Siegerist) J.J.Verm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 16: 381 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523117



Common Names

  • Kittredgei Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Kittredgei
  • Kittredgei's Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Synarmosepalum kittredgei Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum kittredgei (also called Kittredge's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is an epiphytic orchid with small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in humid forests at elevations of 500-2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum kittredgei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and produces white, bell-shaped flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum kittredgei has small, yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum kittredgei can be propagated by division of the rhizome. The rhizome should be divided into sections with at least one leaf and one root. Plant the sections in a well-draining medium and keep moist. Plants should be grown in partial shade and kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum kittredgei

Bulbophyllum kittredgei can be found in Thailand.

Bulbophyllum kittredgei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum kittredgei?

Bulbophyllum kittredgei

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum kittredgei?

Cherry Bells

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum kittredgei?

Evergreen shrub

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-26254: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Fritz Hamer (1912-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hamer' in the authors string.
Emly Steffan Siegerist (1925-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siegerist' in the authors string.
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.