Status:
valid
Authors:
Thouars
Source:
wcs
Year:
1822
Citation Micro:
Hist. Orchid. : t. 99 (1822)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474959
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum clavatum
- Clavatum Bulbophyllum
- Bulbophyllum Clavatum
Synonyms
- Phyllorkis clavata Kuntze [unknown]
- Bolbophyllaria clavata S.Moore [unknown]
- Bulbophyllum conicum Thouars [unknown]
- Phyllorchis clavata (Thouars) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum clavatum (also called Clavate Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It typically grows in humid forests and is characterized by its long, thin stems and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum clavatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum clavatum is a small, yellow-orange, cup-shaped bloom with a sweet scent. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, upright, and have a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum clavatum is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of at least 70°F (21°C). The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum clavatum
Bulbophyllum clavatum is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Bulbophyllum clavatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum clavatum?
Bulbophyllum clavatum
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum clavatum?
Clavate Bulbophyllum
Where is Bulbophyllum clavatum native to?
Central and South America
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,