Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
clandestinum
ID:
475331

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 27: t. 77 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474663



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum clandestinum
  • Clandestine Bulbophyllum
  • Cloaked Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Oxysepala ovalifolia Wight [unknown]
  • Phyllorkis sessilis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum bolovenense Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum myrianthum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum profusum Ames [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum sessile J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum sparsifolium Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum teysmannii J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum trisetosum Griff. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum volkensii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum sessile J.Koenig [illegitimate]

Description

Bulbophyllum clandestinum (also called Bulbophyllum clandestinum, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum clandestinum is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, malaria, and digestive problems. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and as a tonic. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves and fruits are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum clandestinum has yellow flowers with red centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum clandestinum is a fast-growing, low-maintenance plant that can be propagated easily from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting from an existing plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location and the cutting should take root within a few weeks. Once the cutting has taken root, it can be transplanted into a larger pot and cared for as a mature plant.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum clandestinum

Bulbophyllum clandestinum is found in India, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.

Bulbophyllum clandestinum FAQ

What is Bulbophyllum clandestinum?

Bulbophyllum clandestinum is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae.

Where does Bulbophyllum clandestinum grow?

Bulbophyllum clandestinum is native to India.

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum clandestinum?

The scientific name of Bulbophyllum clandestinum is Bulbophyllum clandestinum.

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-25489: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.