Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
renkinianum
ID:
601228

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Pl. Bequaert. 1: 95 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000600560



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum renkinianum
  • Renkinianum Bulbophyllum
  • Renkinianum Orchid


Searching for Bulbophyllum renkinianum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Megaclinium renkinianum Laurent [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum cercoglossum Summerh. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum renkinianum (also called Renkin's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Madagascar. It has small, greenish-brown flowers with a white lip and a long, thin stem. It is found in humid, tropical forests and is tolerant of high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum renkinianum is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical rainforests in South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum renkinianum has small, white flowers with a diameter of 0.5 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Bulbophyllum renkinianum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum renkinianum is a tropical epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done when the plant is mature and the offsets should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum renkinianum

Bulbophyllum renkinianum is found in the states of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.

Bulbophyllum renkinianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum renkinianum?

Bulbophyllum renkinianum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum renkinianum?

Orchid

Where is Bulbophyllum renkinianum native to?

Madagascar

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