Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
colubrinum
ID:
476823

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 6: 257 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476155



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum colubrinum
  • Colubrinum Bulbophyllum
  • Colubrinum Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Megaclinium colubrinum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Megaclinium imschootianum Rolfe [unknown]
  • Megaclinium inaequale Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Phyllorkis colubrina Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum decipiens Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum imschootianum De Wild. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum inaequale Rchb.f. [illegitimate]
  • Bulbophyllum makakense J.B.Hansen [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis colubrina (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum colubrinum (also called Snake Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It has a single, erect leaf and a single, erect flower stem. The flowers are white with a yellow lip, and the sepals and petals are fringed with white hairs. The flower stem is long and winding, resembling a snake. It grows in moist, shady forests, often in the understory of taller trees.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum colubrinum is a popular ornamental plant that is grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum colubrinum has small yellow flowers with a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum colubrinum can be propagated by division. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum colubrinum

Bulbophyllum colubrinum is native to Central and South America. It is typically found in moist soils in tropical and subtropical forests.

Bulbophyllum colubrinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum colubrinum?

Bulbophyllum colubrinum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum colubrinum?

It is found in tropical rainforests of South America

What are the care requirements of Bulbophyllum colubrinum?

Bulbophyllum colubrinum requires bright indirect light and high humidity. It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings.

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,

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