Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
baladeanum
ID:
461108

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 2, 8: 22 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460440



Common Names

  • Baladeanum Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum
  • Baladeanum


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum leratiae (Kraenzl.) Seidenf. [illegitimate]
  • Cirrhopetalum leratiae Kraenzl. [illegitimate]
  • Cirrhopetalum uniflorum Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum baladeanum (also called 'Cork Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. It is a small epiphytic orchid that grows on trees in tropical forests. It has long, thin stems with small, dark green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum baladeanum is used as an ornamental plant, for hedging, and as a windbreak. It is also used to make furniture and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bulbophyllum baladeanum are small, white or yellowish-white with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum baladeanum is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and will germinate in two to three weeks. Division should be done in spring or autumn when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum baladeanum

Bulbophyllum baladeanum is native to the mountains of central and eastern Europe and can be found in moist meadows and forest clearings.

Bulbophyllum baladeanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum baladeanum?

Bulbophyllum baladeanum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum baladeanum?

Baladean Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum baladeanum?

Tropical rainforests

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