Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
barbigerum
ID:
462016

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 23: t. 1942 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461348



Common Names

  • Bearded Bulbophyllum
  • Hairy Bulbophyllum
  • Bearded Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis barbigera Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis barbigera (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum barbigerum (also called Bearded Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in moist meadows, wet pastures, and along streams, and has small, white flowers and long, thin leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum barbigerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum barbigerum has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum barbigerum can be propagated by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is a short-lived perennial, so it may need to be replaced every few years.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum barbigerum

Bulbophyllum barbigerum is native to parts of Southeast Asia, including India, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Bulbophyllum barbigerum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum barbigerum?

Bulbophyllum barbigerum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum barbigerum?

Bearded Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum barbigerum?

Forests, woodlands, and other humid habitats

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-25244: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.