Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
boonjee
ID:
466334

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Gray & D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 8: 40 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465666



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum boonjee
  • Boonjee Bulbophyllum
  • Boonjee


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Synonyms

  • Adelopetalum boonjee (B.Gray & D.L.Jones) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum boonjee (also called Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial, herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical regions of the world, and is commonly found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum boonjee is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and for making dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum boonjee has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum boonjee is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun, but will need to be kept moist during hot summer months. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum boonjee

Bulbophyllum boonjee can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Bulbophyllum boonjee FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum boonjee?

Bulbophyllum boonjee

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum boonjee?

A flowering plant

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum boonjee?

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-25310: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Bruce Gray (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Gray' in the authors string.