Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
densibulbum
ID:
486187

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Kittr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 30: 99 (1984 publ. 1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485519



Common Names

  • Densebulb Bulbophyllum
  • Densebulb Orchid
  • Densebulb Bulb


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum cylindrocarpum Schltr. [illegitimate]

Description

Bulbophyllum densibulbum (also called Pimenta-de-macaco, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and moist savanna.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum densibulbum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bulbophyllum cylindrocarpum var. cylindrocarpum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum densibulbum is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum densibulbum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be replanted immediately.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum densibulbum

Bulbophyllum densibulbum is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, Australia, and Polynesia.

Bulbophyllum densibulbum FAQ

What type of soil does Bulbophyllum densibulbum prefer?

Bulbophyllum densibulbum prefers well-drained, sandy, acidic soil.

How much sunlight does Bulbophyllum densibulbum need?

Bulbophyllum densibulbum prefers partial to full shade.

How often should Bulbophyllum densibulbum be watered?

Bulbophyllum densibulbum should be watered regularly, but not too often.

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-25681: Based on the initial data import
Walter Kittredge (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Kittr.' in the authors string.