Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cylindraceum
ID:
483445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 53 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482777



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Cylindraceum
  • Cylindraceum Bulbophyllum
  • Cylindraceum Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis cylindracea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum imbricatum Griff. [illegitimate]
  • Phyllorchis cylindracea (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis imbricata (Griff.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum cylindraceum (also called Cylindrical Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum cylindraceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum cylindraceum has a white flower with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum cylindraceum is an evergreen perennial that is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum cylindraceum

Bulbophyllum cylindraceum is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in moist, open woods, meadows, and along streams and roadsides.

Bulbophyllum cylindraceum FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Bulbophyllum cylindraceum?

Bulbophyllum cylindraceum prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

What type of soil should Bulbophyllum cylindraceum be planted in?

Bulbophyllum cylindraceum should be planted in moist, well-drained soil.

How much light does Bulbophyllum cylindraceum need?

Bulbophyllum cylindraceum prefers partial shade.

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-25638: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.