Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rutenbergianum
ID:
609858

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 33: 204 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609190



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Rutenbergianum
  • Rutenbergianum Bulbophyllum
  • Rutenbergianum Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum peniculus Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum spathulifolium H.Perrier [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum rutenbergianum (also called 'Rutenberg's Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Madagascar. It grows in humid forests and is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and its thick, leathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum rutenbergianum is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Bulbophyllum rutenbergianum is yellow, with three petals and three sepals. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled nut. Seedlings are small, with two-lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum rutenbergianum is an epiphytic orchid that prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division of the pseudobulbs in early spring. The pseudobulbs can be planted directly into the soil or potted up in a container.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum rutenbergianum

Bulbophyllum rutenbergianum can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Bulbophyllum rutenbergianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum rutenbergianum?

Bulbophyllum rutenbergianum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum rutenbergianum?

Rutenberg's Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum rutenbergianum?

Forests and woodlands

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-27253: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.