Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
flabellum-veneris
ID:
342684

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Koenig) Aver.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Updated Checklist Orchids Vietnam : 73 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342016

Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Flabellum-Veneris
  • Flabellum-Veneris Orchid
  • Flabellum-Veneris Bulbophyllum

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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum griffithianum C.S.P.Parish & Rchb.f. [illegitimate]
  • Bulbophyllum lepidum angustum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum lepidum insigne J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum rolfeanum Seidenf. & Smitinand [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum umbellatum J.J.Sm. [illegitimate]
  • Bulbophyllum viscidum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum stramineum purpureum Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum ciliatum Klinge [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum flabellum-veneris (J.Koenig) Seidenf. & Ormerod [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum gagnepainii Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum siamense Rolfe ex Downie [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum viscidum (J.J.Sm.) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]
  • Epidendrum flabellum-veneris J.Koenig [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis gamosepala (Griff.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum obtusiangulum Z.H.Tsi [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum flabelloveneris (J.König) Seidenf. & Ormerod ex Aver. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum flabellum-veneris (also called Venus's Fan Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to New Guinea, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is an evergreen epiphyte that grows up to 1 m tall, with a rosette of long, thin leaves up to 0.5 m long.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum flabellum-veneris is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its fragrant flowers and is a popular choice for flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum flabellum-veneris has small, yellowish-green flowers with a white lip. The flowers are borne on a thin, wiry stem. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum flabellum-veneris is a species of epiphytic orchid. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and the Philippines. It is a small plant with thin, wiry stems and small, fan-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and fragrant, with white petals and a yellow-green lip. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and regular watering.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum flabellum-veneris

Bulbophyllum flabellum-veneris is native to tropical forests of Central and South America.

Bulbophyllum flabellum-veneris FAQ

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum flabellum-veneris?

Venus' Fan Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum flabellum-veneris?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

How often should Bulbophyllum flabellum-veneris be watered?

Once a week

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-222223: Based on the initial data import
Johann Gerhard König (1728-1785): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Koenig' in the authors string.
Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.