Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
brienianum
ID:
468424

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 84(Spec. No.): 184 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000467756



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum brienianum
  • Brienianum Bulbophyllum
  • Brien's Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum adenophorum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum brunnescens J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum makoyanum brienianum (Rolfe) Ridl. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum adenophorum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum brienianum Rolfe [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum brunnescens Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum brienianum (also called Brien's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a perennial herb with a creeping habit, growing up to 20 cm tall. It is native to Thailand, where it is found in limestone hills and forests at elevations of 1000–1600 m. It is found in shady, moist, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum brienianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum brienianum has small, white to pinkish flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum brienianum is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a low-growing, creeping plant with bright green, heart-shaped leaves. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cut a stem just below a node and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with moist potting soil and keep it in a warm, humid environment. The cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum brienianum

Bulbophyllum brienianum can be found in tropical regions of Africa and Madagascar.

Bulbophyllum brienianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum brienianum?

Bulbophyllum brienianum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum brienianum?

Brienianum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum brienianum?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

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-25345: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.