Bulbophyllum bidentatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bidentatum
ID:
464055
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(5): 612 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463387
Common Names
- Two-Toothed Orchid
- Two-Toothed Bulbophyllum
- Two-Toothed Bearded Orchid
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- Didactyle bidentata Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum bidentatum (also called Two-Toothed Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with two-lobed leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in humid forests and on tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum bidentatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum bidentatum is a small, yellow-green bloom with two petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round, and its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Bulbophyllum bidentatum is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes in the spring or by collecting and sowing the seeds in the fall.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum bidentatum
Bulbophyllum bidentatum can be found in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Bulbophyllum bidentatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum bidentatum?
Bulbophyllum bidentatum
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum bidentatum?
Two-toothed Bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum bidentatum?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-25269: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.