Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cubicum
ID:
481360

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 7: 83 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480692



Common Names

  • Cubic Orchid
  • Bulbophyllum cubicum
  • Cubic Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum cubicum (also called Cubic Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to western China and is found in forests and meadows at elevations of 1,500-3,000 meters. It has a basal rosette of deeply divided, fern-like leaves and bears solitary, cup-shaped, yellow flowers in late spring.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum cubicum is a perennial plant that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. Its flowers are used to make perfumes and it is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments and diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum cubicum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum cubicum is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes. Division should be done in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum cubicum

Bulbophyllum cubicum can be found in India.

Bulbophyllum cubicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum cubicum?

Bulbophyllum cubicum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum cubicum?

Cube Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum cubicum?

It is native to the mountains of central and western China

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-25611: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.