Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cumingii
ID:
481565

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 6: 261 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480897



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum cumingii
  • Cumingii Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Cumingii


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis cumingii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum amesianum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum stramineum Ames [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum stramineum (Ames) Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum amesianum Rolfe [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum cumingii Lindl. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis cumingii (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum cumingii (also called Cuming's Orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to tropical regions. It has a climbing habit, with dark green leaves and fragrant, single, white flowers. It is found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum cumingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum cumingii is a small, yellow-green bloom with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum cumingii is an epiphytic orchid that is easy to cultivate. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-drained, organic potting mix. Propagation is done through division of the clumps. Division should be done in early spring or late fall.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum cumingii

Bulbophyllum cumingii is native to Southeast Asia, and can be found in many countries in the region, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Bulbophyllum cumingii FAQ

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum cumingii?

Bulbophyllum cumingii is a species of orchid.

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum cumingii?

Bulbophyllum cumingii is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Indonesia.

What is the flower color of Bulbophyllum cumingii?

The flowers of Bulbophyllum cumingii are yellowish-green in color.

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