Bulbophyllum samoanum
| Bulbophyllum samoanum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Bulbophyllum |
| Species: | Bulbophyllum samoanum |
Bulbophyllum samoanum also known as "The Samoan Bulbophyllum" is a species of orchid in the genus Bulbophyllum.
Description
Unifoliate epiphyte. Blooms on a single flowered 12 cm long inflorescence
Distribution
Bulbophyllum samoanum is native to Samoa, and also to New Herbrides, Fiji, and New Caledonia.
- Occurrence
The plant is found at elevations of 300–900 metres (980–2,950 ft). It grows in areas of partial shade and high temperatures
Uses
Bulbophyllum samoanum is cultivated as an ornamental plant.
References
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