Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 9: 53 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457840
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum ardjunense
- Ardjunense
- Ardjunense Orchid
Description
Bulbophyllum ardjunense (also called Ardjuna Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to India. It has a creeping stem and its leaves are simple and its flowers are yellow. It is found in moist and humid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum ardjunense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, pain, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum ardjunense has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum ardjunense is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and a humid environment. To propagate by division, divide the plant into several sections and pot each section in a well-draining medium. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining medium and keep the medium moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum ardjunense
Bulbophyllum ardjunense is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Bulbophyllum ardjunense FAQ
What are the common uses of Bulbophyllum ardjunense?
Bulbophyllum ardjunense is commonly used as an ornamental plant.
What is the growth habit of Bulbophyllum ardjunense?
Bulbophyllum ardjunense is an epiphytic orchid with a creeping growth habit.
What is the climate requirement for Bulbophyllum ardjunense?
Bulbophyllum ardjunense prefers a warm, humid climate with plenty of indirect sunlight.
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,