Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
candidum
ID:
470279

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 770 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000469611



Common Names

  • Candidum Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum candidum
  • White Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Ione candida Lindl. [unknown]
  • Phyllorkis candida Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sunipia candida (Lindl.) P.F.Hunt [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis candida (Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum candidum (also called white bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Africa. It grows in a wide range of habitats, from grasslands to savannas to woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum candidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal value in traditional Chinese medicine. It has been used to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum candidum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have pale green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum candidum is an epiphytic orchid that is native to tropical Asia. It can be grown from seed or cuttings, and prefers a humid environment with bright, indirect light. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps or by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum candidum

Bulbophyllum candidum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Bulbophyllum candidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum candidum?

Bulbophyllum candidum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum candidum?

White Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum candidum?

Tropical forests of 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,

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