Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
antenniferum
ID:
457032

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 6: 250. 1861 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456364



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum antenniferum
  • Antenniferum Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum antenniferum


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Synonyms

  • Hyalosema elbertii Rolfe [unknown]
  • Hyalosema minahassae Rolfe [unknown]
  • Phyllorkis antennifera Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hyalosema antenniferum (Lindl.) Rysy [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum elbertii J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum leysenianum Burb. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum minahassae Schltr. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum antenniferum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis antennifera (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum antenniferum (also called Antenna-bearing Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen epiphytic orchid that is native to India. It has small, oval leaves and yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum antenniferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum antenniferum has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in the spring. The seeds are small, brown and cone-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum antenniferum is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in early spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum antenniferum

Bulbophyllum antenniferum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the countries of Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

Bulbophyllum antenniferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antenna Orchid?

Bulbophyllum antenniferum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum antenniferum?

Antenna Orchid

What is the natural range of Antenna Orchid?

Tropical Africa

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-25166: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.