Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 31: 277 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475014
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum cleistogamum
- Cleistogamum Bulbophyllum
- Bulbophyllum Cleistogamum
Synonyms
- Bulbophyllum nieuwenhuisii J.J.Sm. [unknown]
- Bulbophyllum salebrosum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum cleistogamum (also called Cleistogamous 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 cleistogamum 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 cleistogamum 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 cleistogamum 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 cleistogamum
Bulbophyllum cleistogamum is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
Bulbophyllum cleistogamum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum cleistogamum?
Bulbophyllum cleistogamum
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum cleistogamum?
Bulbophyllum cleistogamum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum cleistogamum?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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,