Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
decumbens
ID:
485221

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 820 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484553



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum decumbens
  • Decumbent Bulbophyllum
  • Decumbens Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Diphyes decumbens (Schltr.) Szlach. & Rutk. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum decumbens (also called 'Decumbent Orchid' and 'Decumbent Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to India and Sri Lanka. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum decumbens has small, white flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum decumbens is an evergreen epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall. It is a slow-growing plant that can be propagated from cuttings or division. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum decumbens

Bulbophyllum decumbens is found in India and Sri Lanka.

Bulbophyllum decumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum decumbens?

Bulbophyllum decumbens

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum decumbens?

It is an evergreen shrub

Where does Bulbophyllum decumbens grow?

It is native to Southeast Asia

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-25667: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.