Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
caldericola
ID:
469614

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.F.Walsh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 10: 445 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468946



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum caldericola
  • Calder's bulbophyllum
  • Calder bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum caldericola (also called the Caldera Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid found in the Philippines. It has long, thin leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in tropical forests and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum caldericola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum caldericola has small, yellow flowers that are tubular in shape and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum caldericola is a small epiphytic orchid that grows up to 30cm in height. It has small, green leaves and yellow flowers in spring and summer. It prefers a shady position and well-drained soil. Propagation is from seed or division.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum caldericola

Bulbophyllum caldericola is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Bulbophyllum caldericola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum caldericola?

Bulbophyllum caldericola

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum caldericola?

Calder's Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum caldericola?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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-25370: Based on the initial data import
Gerry F. Walsh: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.F.Walsh' in the authors string.