Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 33: 228 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455900
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum ankaizinense
- Ankaizinense Bulbophyllum
- Ankaizinense Orchid
Synonyms
- Bulbophyllum ophiuchus ankaizinense Jum. & H.Perrier [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum ankaizinense (also called Ankaizinense Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum ankaizinense is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum ankaizinense is a small yellow flower with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum ankaizinense is a small, evergreen epiphytic orchid that can reach up to 10 cm in height. It is usually found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedling mix. Divisions should be taken in spring or summer and potted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum ankaizinense
Bulbophyllum ankaizinense can be found in Madagascar.
Bulbophyllum ankaizinense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum ankaizinense?
Bulbophyllum ankaizinense
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum ankaizinense?
Ankaizinense Bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum ankaizinense?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
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,