Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ambrense
ID:
454754

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 6: 58 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454086



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum ambrense
  • Ambrense Bulbophyllum
  • Ambrense Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum ambrense (also called Ambren's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Madagascar. It has a single, leathery leaf and a single, fragrant flower. It grows in humid, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,200 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum ambrense is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum ambrense has small, yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum ambrense is a hardy epiphyte that is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Divide clumps in spring or autumn. Sow seeds in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum ambrense

Bulbophyllum ambrense is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Bulbophyllum ambrense FAQ

What are the common names of Bulbophyllum ambrense?

Ambrense Bulbophyllum

What is the native range of Bulbophyllum ambrense?

Madagascar

What is the growth habit of Bulbophyllum ambrense?

It is an epiphytic or lithophytic plant with a creeping rhizome

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,