Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cominsii
ID:
477183

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1895: 138 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476515



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum cominsii
  • Bulbophyllum cominsii
  • Bulbophyllum cominsii


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Synonyms

  • Hyalosema cominsii Rolfe [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum cominsii (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 cominsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used for its timber and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum cominsii is a small, blue, 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 cominsii is a small, evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum cominsii

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

Bulbophyllum cominsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum cominsii?

Bulbophyllum cominsii

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum cominsii?

A flowering plant

Where is Bulbophyllum cominsii native to?

Tropical 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,