Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
amplebracteatum
ID:
455213

Status:
valid

Authors:
Teijsm. & Binn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Natuurk. Tijdschr. Ned.-Indië 24: 307 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454545



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum amplebracteatum
  • Large-bracted Bulbophyllum
  • Large-bracted Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum amplebracteatum (also called Ample-bracted Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a slender stem with a tuft of leaves at the top and grows up to 1m in height. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are white and fragrant. It grows in moist to wet soils, in grasslands, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum amplebracteatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments like fever, headache, and stomach problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bulbophyllum amplebracteatum sub. orthoglossum (H.Wendl. & Kraenzl.) J.J.Verm. & P.O'Byrne
Bulbophyllum amplebracteatum sub. carunculatum (Garay, Hamer & Siegerist) J.J.Verm. & P.O'Byrne

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum amplebracteatum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum amplebracteatum is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Divisions should be taken in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum amplebracteatum

Bulbophyllum amplebracteatum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Bulbophyllum amplebracteatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum amplebracteatum?

Bulbophyllum amplebracteatum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum amplebracteatum?

Large-bracted Bulbophyllum

What type of soil does Bulbophyllum amplebracteatum prefer?

Bulbophyllum amplebracteatum prefers moist, well-drained soil.

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-25134: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Elias Teijsmann (1808-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Teijsm.' in the authors string.
Simon Binnendijk (1821-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Binn.' in the authors string.