Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cornu-ovis
ID:
1327546

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rysy

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 62: 433 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340000



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum cornu-ovis
  • Horn-Shaped Bulbophyllum
  • Horn-Shaped Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum cornu-ovis (also called Horned Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with small, white flowers and grey-green foliage. It is native to Madagascar and is found in a variety of habitats, from rainforests to disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum cornu-ovis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum cornu-ovis is a white-cream coloured spike, with each individual flower having five petals. The seeds are small and round, with a black colour. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum cornu-ovis is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown from seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division of the root system.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum cornu-ovis

Bulbophyllum cornu-ovis is found in India.

Bulbophyllum cornu-ovis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum cornu-ovis?

Bulbophyllum cornu-ovis

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum cornu-ovis?

Horn-shaped Bulbophyllum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum cornu-ovis?

Epiphytic orchid

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

Wolfgang Rysy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rysy' in the authors string.