Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
chloranthum
ID:
473288

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee , Nachtr.: 197 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472620



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Chloranthum
  • Chloranthum Bulbophyllum
  • Chloranth Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum arcuatum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum hedyothyrsus Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum macgregorii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum solutisepalum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum squamiferum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum macgregorii Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum chloranthum (also called Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is typically found in moist and shady habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum chloranthum is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum chloranthum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum chloranthum can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures of 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Bulbophyllum chloranthum

Bulbophyllum chloranthum is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is also found in India, China, and Japan.

Bulbophyllum chloranthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum chloranthum?

Bulbophyllum chloranthum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum chloranthum?

Green-Flowered Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum chloranthum?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-25455: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.