Bulbophyllum bomiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bomiensis
ID:
466259
Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.H.Tsi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 16(1): 128 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465591
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum bomiensis
- Bomiensis Bulbophyllum
- Bomiensis Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bulbophyllum bomiensis (also called Bomiensis Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, tufted, perennial herb with a woody base and small, white flowers. It is native to the Andaman Islands and is found in moist, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum bomiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum bomiensis is small and yellow, with four petals, and is borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and yellow.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum bomiensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum bomiensis
Bulbophyllum bomiensis is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Bulbophyllum bomiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum bomiensis?
Bulbophyllum bomiensis
What type of plant is Bulbophyllum bomiensis?
It is a species of orchid.
Where is Bulbophyllum bomiensis found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
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-25307: Based on the initial data import
Zhan Huo Tsi (1937-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.H.Tsi' in the authors string.