Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
capilligerum
ID:
470333

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 9: 49 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000469665



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum capilligerum
  • Hair-like Bulbophyllum
  • Hair Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum capilligerum (also called Capillary Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with yellow-green flowers. It is native to the Philippines and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum capilligerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum capilligerum has small, white flowers with five petals and a short, thick stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum capilligerum can be propagated from seed or by division of clumps. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will look better with regular watering.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum capilligerum

Bulbophyllum capilligerum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Bulbophyllum capilligerum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum capilligerum?

Bulbophyllum capilligerum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum capilligerum?

Capilligerum Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum capilligerum?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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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