Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
catenarium
ID:
471063

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 4: 235 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470395



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum catenarium
  • Chain Orchid
  • Catenary Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum carunculilabrum Carr [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum catenarium (also called Catenary Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 15cm in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in montane forests. Its leaves are long and narrow, and its flowers are yellow and bell-shaped.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum catenarium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has also been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum catenarium has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small and round. Seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum catenarium is an epiphytic orchid that prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be planted in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until they germinate. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a moist medium until they have rooted.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum catenarium

Bulbophyllum catenarium can be found in tropical West Africa.

Bulbophyllum catenarium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum catenarium?

Bulbophyllum catenarium

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum catenarium?

Chain Bulbophyllum

Where is Bulbophyllum catenarium 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,

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