Bulbophyllum schinzianum
Submitted by wellsy on Sun, 20/01/2008 - 22:56
Bulbophyllum schinzianum Kraenzl.
This is a large, robust species from equatorial Africa. Found in rainforest environments at a wide range of altitude (0-800m). The large pseudobulbs are prominently four angled and spaced at about 4cm intervals on the rhizome. They bear a solitary leaf which is up to 25cm long and the inflorescence will grow to 1m tall with up to 100 small progressively opening 3cm flowers.
Flies and other insects are strongly attracted to these and they often become pollinated.
Due to it's robust scrambling growth it will require a large shallow pot to accomadate it well.
Bulbophyllum schinzianum var phaeopogon
Hi Wellsy, There are three varieties of this species, B.schinzianum var schinzianum also B.schinzianum var phaeopogon and B.schinzianum var irigaleae. The image shown looks like the variety phaeopogon. The rim of hairs along the adaxial surface of the lip varies in thickness between these varieties and the variety schinzianum has a much wider lip nearly covered with dense hairs, var iragaleae has a much narrower lip and fewer hairs. All three varieties secrete small globules of nectar on the flower parts and yes it is a robust plant. I also have the variety phaeopogon.
Bernard
you know a lot about your bulbos
you know a lot about your bulbos Bernard.
All very interesting, thanks for taking the time to add the information.
Regards wellsy