Status:
valid
Authors:
Frapp. ex Cordem.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Fl. Réunion : 171 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481745
Common Names
- Curvibulbum Bulbophyllum
- Curvibulbum Orchid
- Curvibulbum Orchid Plant
Description
Bulbophyllum curvibulbum (also called Curved Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a curved stem and small, white flowers. It typically grows in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum curvibulbum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties. The leaves can be used as a tea to treat digestive issues, and the roots can be used to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum curvibulbum has small, yellow-green flowers that are produced in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum curvibulbum is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated from seed or division, and should be grown in bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-drained, chunky medium and should be watered regularly. Pruning is not necessary.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum curvibulbum
Bulbophyllum curvibulbum can be found in Southeast Asia, India, and China.
Bulbophyllum curvibulbum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum curvibulbum?
Bulbophyllum curvibulbum
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum curvibulbum?
Curved-bulb Bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum curvibulbum?
It is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in humid forests at elevations of up to 1,000 m.
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,