Status:
valid
Authors:
Summerh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20: 185 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000469303
Common Names
- Calvum Bulbophyllum
- Bulbophyllum calvum
- Calv's Bulbophyllum
Description
Bulbophyllum calvum (also called Bald Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a creeping habit and produces small, white flowers. It grows in humid, shady areas, such as rainforests and jungles.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum calvum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum calvum is white or pink in color. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are slender and have a long taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum calvum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. It is best to divide the plants in the spring and to sow the seeds in the fall.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum calvum
Bulbophyllum calvum is native to the tropical forests of India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Bulbophyllum calvum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum calvum?
Bulbophyllum calvum
What is the family of Bulbophyllum calvum?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum calvum?
Bald Bulbophyllum
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,