Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cuniculiforme
ID:
481787

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 2, 2: 15 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481119



Common Names

  • Cuniculiforme Orchid
  • Cuniculiforme Bulbophyllum
  • Cuniculiforme


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum cucullatum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Hapalochilus cucullatus (Schltr.) Garay & W.Kittr. [unknown]
  • Hapalochilus cuniculiformis (J.J.Sm.) Garay & W.Kittr. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum cuniculiforme (also called Rabbit-ear Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a creeping rhizome, forming dense mats. The pseudobulbs are up to 1 cm long and 1 mm in diameter. The flowers are small, up to 4 mm across, and are borne in dense clusters.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum cuniculiforme is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum cuniculiforme has a white and yellow flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small with round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum cuniculiforme is an epiphytic orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in fall. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame in autumn and transplant the seedlings in spring.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum cuniculiforme

Bulbophyllum cuniculiforme is native to Southeast Asia and is found in the tropical evergreen forests of the region.

Bulbophyllum cuniculiforme FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum cuniculiforme?

Bulbophyllum cuniculiforme is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

What is the size of Bulbophyllum cuniculiforme?

Bulbophyllum cuniculiforme is a small plant, growing up to 15 centimeters in height.

What is the lifespan of Bulbophyllum cuniculiforme?

Bulbophyllum cuniculiforme can live up to 10 years.

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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