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Bulbophyllum clandestinum Lindl.
| Family Name: | Orchidaceae |
| Synonyms: | Bulbophyllum sessile (Kuntze) J.J.Sm., Bulbophyllum teysmannii J.J.Sm., Bulbophyllum bolovenese Guillaumin, Bulbophyllum myrianthum Schltr., Bulbophyllum ovalifolium (Wight) E.C.Parish, Bulbophyllum profusum Ames, Bulbophyllum sparsifolium Schltr., Bulbophyllum trisetosum Griff., Bulbophyllum volkensii Schltr. |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | From Andaman Islands, Thailand, Indochina, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia to New Guinea and the Pacific Islands. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest, Freshwater Swamp Forest) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
| CITES Protection | True (Appendix II) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A sympodial epiphyte, it has a pendulous and branching growth habit. |
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| Foliage | Its fleshy leaves are are about 2 cm long and 0.7 cm wide, with a blunt, notched tip. |
| Stems | The rhizomes are slender, branching and pendulous. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne from the nodes as clusters along the rhizomes. The sepals are about 4mm long and are creamy white with yellow tips. The petals are about 2mm long and are creamy white. The lip is small and is yellow-green in colour. |
| Habitat | It grows in lowland forests, often on trees in open places. |
| Etymology | Greek bolbos, bulb, phyllon, leaf, referring to the pseudo-bulbs which bear the leaves on top of it. Latin clandestinum, concealed, hidden. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | It is suitable for parks and gardens, planted as an epiphyte on trees. |
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| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Form |
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Skyrise / Balcony |
| Thematic Landscaping | Naturalistic Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic (Explosive Dehiscence) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, [Remarks] (It is best grown under 70% shade. ) |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Brown |
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| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type | Dehiscent Dry Fruit , Capsule |
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Others
| Master ID | 31798 |
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| Species ID | 6198 |
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