Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
wendlandianum
ID:
654423

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


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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

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.

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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-27750: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
Carl Lebrecht Udo Dammer (1860-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dammer' in the authors string.