Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
apodum
ID:
457672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 766 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457004



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum apodum
  • Bulbophyllum
  • Apodum


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis apoda Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum anguipes Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum balapiuense J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum ebulbe Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum ebulbum King & Pantl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum humiligibbum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum nigroscapum Ames [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum oligoblepharon Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum polypodioides Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum saccatum Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum spathaceum Rolfe [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum subebulbum Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum umbonatum Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum vaginulosum Carr [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum vidalii Tixier [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum apodum lanceolatum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis apoda (Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum apodum (also called Footless Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions of Africa. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum apodum 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 apodum is a yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum apodum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum apodum

Bulbophyllum apodum is native to Southeast Asia, from India to Indonesia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Bulbophyllum apodum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum apodum?

Bulbophyllum apodum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum apodum?

Footless Bulbophyllum

Where is Bulbophyllum apodum native to?

India

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