Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pitengoense
ID:
916864

Status:
valid

Authors:
Campacci

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Colet. Orquídeas Brasil. 8: 266 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916199



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum pitengoense
  • Pitengoense Bulbophyllum
  • Pitengo Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum pitengoense (also called 'Pitengo Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It has a rosette of long, narrow leaves with a silvery-green coloration and clusters of small, white flowers. It is found growing on the branches of trees in humid, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum pitengoense is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Brazil. It has long, thin leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum pitengoense is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum pitengoense is an epiphytic orchid native to Brazil. It is propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum pitengoense

Bulbophyllum pitengoense can be found in Brazil.

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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