Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bakoense
ID:
835468

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Verm. & A.L.Lamb

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 1: 66 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834803



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Bakoense
  • Bakoense Orchid
  • Bakoense Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum bakoense (also called 'Bako Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to East Asia. It is a small, epiphytic orchid with thin, wiry stems and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests at elevations of up to 1,200 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum bakoense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum bakoense is a small, yellowish-green flower with a white center, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum bakoense is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or tissue culture. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum bakoense

Bulbophyllum bakoense is native to South East Asia. It can be found in the wild growing in moist, shady forests.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-371993: Based on the initial data import
Anthony Lamb (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Lamb' in the authors string.
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.