Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
comberi
ID:
477115

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Verm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Orchids Java : 267 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476447



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum comberi
  • Comberi Bulbophyllum
  • Comberi Flower


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Description

Bulbophyllum comberi (also called Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid that can reach up to 20 cm in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in lowland forests. It has a single, long, slender stem and its leaves are dark green and glossy.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum comberi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood and timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum comberi is a small, purple, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum comberi can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum comberi

Bulbophyllum comberi can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Bulbophyllum comberi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum comberi?

Bulbophyllum comberi

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum comberi?

Bulbophyllum comberi is an orchid

Where is Bulbophyllum comberi native to?

Bulbophyllum comberi is native to Africa

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-25527: Based on the initial data import
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.