Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
arfakianum
ID:
458634

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 34: 250 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457966



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Arfakianum
  • Arfak Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Hyalosema arfakianum (Kraenzl.) Rysy [unknown]
  • Hyalosema fraudulentum (Garay, Hamer & Siegerist) Rysy [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum fraudulentum Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum arfakianum (also called Arfak Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to New Guinea and is found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforests. It is an evergreen epiphyte that grows up to 1 m tall and has small, glossy leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruit is a small, black berry.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum arfakianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, fragrant. Seed: small, black, glossy. Seedlings: small, green, with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum arfakianum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require bright indirect light and regular watering.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum arfakianum

Bulbophyllum arfakianum is native to the tropical rainforests of New Guinea.

Bulbophyllum arfakianum FAQ

What are the common names of Bulbophyllum arfakianum?

Common names of Bulbophyllum arfakianum include Arfak orchid and Arfak epiphyte.

What is the native habitat of Bulbophyllum arfakianum?

Bulbophyllum arfakianum is native to Papua New Guinea.

How big can Bulbophyllum arfakianum grow?

Bulbophyllum arfakianum can grow up to 1 meter in height.

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