Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
coniferum
ID:
478094

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
J. Fed. Malay States Mus. 4: 67 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477426



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum coniferum
  • Conifer Bulbophyllum
  • Tree-Like Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum musciferum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum obscurum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum reflexum Ames & C.Schweinf. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum coniferum (also called Conifer Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has small white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum coniferum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum coniferum has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers that are clustered in a terminal raceme. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum coniferum is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright indirect light and well-draining soil. Water the plant when the soil is dry and fertilize it during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum coniferum

Bulbophyllum coniferum is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It can be found in humid, tropical forests and is often found growing on trees or rocks.

Bulbophyllum coniferum FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Bulbophyllum coniferum?

Bulbophyllum coniferum prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil.

How often should I water Bulbophyllum coniferum?

Bulbophyllum coniferum should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.

How do I propagate Bulbophyllum coniferum?

Bulbophyllum coniferum can be propagated by division or seed.

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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