Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kraenzl.) Dammer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Orchis 1: 87 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653755
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum wendlandianum
- Wendland's Bulbophyllum
- Bulbophyllum
Synonyms
- Phyllorkis collettii Kuntze [unknown]
- Cirrhopetalum collettianum Hemsl. ex Collett & Hemsl. [unknown]
- Cirrhopetalum collettii Hemsl. [unknown]
- Cirrhopetalum proliferum hort. [unknown]
- Cirrhopetalum wendlandianum Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Phyllorchis collettii (Hemsl.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum wendlandianum (also called Zebra Orchid, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves that are striped with white and purple. It is native to South Africa and grows in humid forests and on tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum wendlandianum is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum wendlandianum has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, winged fruits that contain the seeds. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum wendlandianum is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Repotting is recommended every two to three years.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum wendlandianum
Bulbophyllum wendlandianum is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforests of the eastern part of the country.
Bulbophyllum wendlandianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum wendlandianum?
Bulbophyllum wendlandianum
What is the family of Bulbophyllum wendlandianum?
Orchidaceae
What is the native range of Bulbophyllum wendlandianum?
Tropical Africa
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,