Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bacilliferum
ID:
460678

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 10: 155 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460010



Common Names

  • Bacilliferum Bulbophyllum
  • Bacilliferum Orchid
  • Bacilliferum Bearded Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum melanoxanthum J.J.Verm. & B.A.Lewis [unknown]
  • Pelma bacilliferum (J.J.Sm.) Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]
  • Pelma melanoxanthum (J.J.Verm. & B.A.Lewis) Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum bacilliferum (also called 'Bacillus-Bearing Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has small white flowers and long, thin leaves. It typically grows in moist, shady places such as rainforests and jungles.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum bacilliferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum bacilliferum is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a yellow center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum bacilliferum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum bacilliferum

Bulbophyllum bacilliferum is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in moist, shady areas in the wild.

Bulbophyllum bacilliferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum bacilliferum?

Bulbophyllum bacilliferum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum bacilliferum?

Bacilliferum Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum bacilliferum?

Bulbophyllum bacilliferum is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines.

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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