Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cornutum
ID:
479187

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 6: 247 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478519



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Cornutum
  • Horned Bulbophyllum
  • Cornutum Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum concavum Ames & C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum wenzelii Ames [unknown]
  • Hamularia cornuta (Blume) Aver. & Averyanova [unknown]
  • Ephippium cornutum Blume [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis cornuta (Blume) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum cornutum (also called 'Horned Bulbophyllum' or 'Horned Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with slender, upright stems and small, fragrant flowers. It is native to the tropical regions of Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum cornutum is used in traditional medicine for treating colds, coughs, and fever. It is also used as a food source and for its fiber content.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum cornutum has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum cornutum is a tropical perennial plant that can be grown indoors or outdoors. It is easy to propagate by division or by seed. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide the root mass into smaller sections. Replant the sections in individual pots and keep the soil moist until the plants have established. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in moist soil and keep the soil moist until the seeds have germinated.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum cornutum

Bulbophyllum cornutum can be found in tropical areas of Southeast Asia, including India, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Bulbophyllum cornutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum cornutum?

Bulbophyllum cornutum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum cornutum?

It is an epiphytic orchid

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum cornutum?

It is native to Southeast Asia

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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