Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
affine
ID:
452657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. Sig. 2: t. 48. 1830 [Mai 1830]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451989



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum affine
  • Affine Bulbophyllum
  • Affine Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis affinis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sarcopodium affine Lindl. & Paxton [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum kusukusense Hayata [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis affinis (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum affine (also called Affine Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to New Zealand. It has a long, thin stem and small, white flowers. It is found in lowland and montane forests, scrubland and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum affine is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used to treat skin conditions and as an aphrodisiac. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum affine is small and white, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum affine is an epiphytic orchid that is native to tropical Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is a slow-growing plant and may take several years to reach maturity.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum affine

Bulbophyllum affine is native to India.

Bulbophyllum affine FAQ

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum affine?

Ginger Orchid

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What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum affine?

Tropical rainforest

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-25082: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.