Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
careyanum
ID:
470632

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 732 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000469964



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum careyanum
  • Carey's Bulbophyllum
  • Careyanum Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis purpurea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis purpurea D.Don [unknown]
  • Tribrachia purpurea Lindl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum careyanum ochracea Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum cupreum Hook. [illegitimate]
  • Anisopetalon careyanum Hook. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis purpurea (Hook.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum careyanum sikkimense Lucksom [invalid]

Description

Bulbophyllum careyanum (also called Carey's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa and is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum careyanum is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum careyanum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum careyanum is an epiphytic orchid that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by division or seed. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown on a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum careyanum

Bulbophyllum careyanum can be found in tropical and subtropical parts of Africa, including countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Bulbophyllum careyanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum careyanum?

Bulbophyllum careyanum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum careyanum?

Carey's Bulbophyllum

Where is Bulbophyllum careyanum found?

It is found in India.

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