Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cruciatum
ID:
480692

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 45: 8 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480024



Common Names

  • Cross-Shaped Bulbophyllum
  • Cross-Shaped Orchid
  • Cross-Shaped Orchid Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum immobile Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum mutatum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Hapalochilus cruciatus (J.J.Sm.) Garay & W.Kittr. [unknown]
  • Hapalochilus immobilis (Schltr.) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]
  • Hapalochilus mutatus (J.J.Sm.) Garay & W.Kittr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum cruciaturn J.J.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum cruciatum (also called Cross-Shaped Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid with yellow flowers and can be found in rainforests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum cruciatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fruits are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum cruciatum has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two seed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum cruciatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum cruciatum

Bulbophyllum cruciatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Bulbophyllum cruciatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum cruciatum?

Bulbophyllum cruciatum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum cruciatum?

Cross-shaped Bulbophyllum

Where is Bulbophyllum cruciatum found?

Bulbophyllum cruciatum is found in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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