Bulbophyllum delicatulum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
delicatulum
ID:
485582
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 104: 49 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484914
Common Names
- Delicatulum Bulbophyllum
- Delicatulum Bulbophyllum Protea
- Delicatulum Bulbophyllum Sugarbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bulbophyllum delicatulum (also called Delicate Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with small, yellow flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum delicatulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum delicatulum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum delicatulum is a small, evergreen epiphytic orchid that grows up to 10 inches tall and wide. It has long, narrow leaves that are up to 8 inches long. The flowers are small and white, and they appear in clusters at the tips of the stems. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 10-12. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or seed.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum delicatulum
Bulbophyllum delicatulum can be found in South America.
Bulbophyllum delicatulum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum delicatulum?
Bulbophyllum delicatulum
What type of plant is Bulbophyllum delicatulum?
It is an epiphytic orchid
Where is Bulbophyllum delicatulum found?
It is found in South Africa
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-25672: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.