Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
curranii
ID:
482132

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 7: 130 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481464



Common Names

  • Curranii Bulbophyllum
  • Curranii Orchid
  • Curranii Bulbophyllum Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum aureolabellum T.P.Lin [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum calophyllum L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum gracillimum Hayata [illegitimate]

Description

Bulbophyllum curranii (also called Curran's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows in shady, humid environments, typically in the understory of forests. It is a small, epiphytic orchid with a single, thin, upright stem and small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum curranii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum curranii is small and white. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum curranii is a species of orchid native to the western Himalayas, from northern Pakistan east to western Nepal. It is an epiphytic orchid, growing on trees or rocks in humid forests. It can be propagated from seed, and is often used in horticulture.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum curranii

Bulbophyllum curranii is native to Australia and can be found in the northern and eastern parts of the country.

Bulbophyllum curranii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum curranii?

Bulbophyllum curranii

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum curranii?

Curran's Bulbophyllum

What is the natural range of Bulbophyllum curranii?

New Guinea

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-25621: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.