Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
complanatum
ID:
477516

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 6: 47 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476848



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Complanatum
  • Flat-Plate Orchid
  • Flat-Plate Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum sigilliforme H.Perrier [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum complanatum (also called Flattened Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a small plant with white flowers and flattened, leathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum complanatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum complanatum has a yellow flower with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round with a black seed coat. The seedlings are small and green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum complanatum is a slow-growing, epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum complanatum

Bulbophyllum complanatum can be found in tropical Asia.

Bulbophyllum complanatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum complanatum?

Bulbophyllum complanatum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum complanatum?

Bulbophyllum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum complanatum?

Herb

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,