Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cocoinum
ID:
476233

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bateman ex Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 23: t. 1964 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475565



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum cocoinum
  • Cocoa Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Cocoa


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis coriscensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum andongense Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum brevidenticulatum De Wild. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum coriscense Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum vitiense Rolfe [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis coriscensis (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum cocoinum (also called 'Coconut Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in tropical Africa. It is an epiphytic plant with a rosette of long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum cocoinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum cocoinum has small, yellow flowers with black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum cocoinum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of clumps or by cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. It can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C and can be pruned in late winter to keep the plant tidy and encourage new growth.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum cocoinum

Bulbophyllum cocoinum is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Bulbophyllum cocoinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum cocoinum?

Bulbophyllum cocoinum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum cocoinum?

Cocoa Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum cocoinum?

Mountain meadows and woodlands

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-25511: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
James Bateman (1811-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bateman' in the authors string.