Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
apiferum
ID:
457601

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carr

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 5: 133 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456933



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum apiferum
  • Bulbophyllum
  • Apiferum


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum holttumii A.D.Hawkes [illegitimate]

Description

Bulbophyllum apiferum (also called 'Bee Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Southeast Asia. It has two leaves and a single flower with a white lip and yellow-green sepals. It is found in humid forests and thickets, often in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum apiferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum apiferum is a white or yellowish-white, tubular corolla with four lobes. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum apiferum is a tropical orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring and seeds should be sown in the summer. The plant prefers warm, humid conditions and bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum apiferum

Bulbophyllum apiferum is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Bulbophyllum apiferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum apiferum?

Bulbophyllum apiferum

What is the family of Bulbophyllum apiferum?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum apiferum?

Bee Bulbophyllum

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,

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