Bulbophyllum samoanum explained

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 Fiji, New Caledonia, and Vanuatu.

OccurrenceThe plant is found at elevations of 300m-900mm (1,000feet-3,000feetm). It grows in areas of partial shade and high temperatures

Uses

Bulbophyllum samoanum is cultivated as an ornamental plant.

References

• The Bulbophyllum-Checklist
• The Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia