Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
digitatum
ID:
488042

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 2, 2: 18 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487374



Common Names

  • Fingered Bulbophyllum
  • Finger-like Bulbophyllum
  • Digitate Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Monomeria digitata (J.J.Sm.) W.Kittr. [unknown]
  • Drymoda digitata (J.J.Sm.) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum digitatum (also called Finger Orchid, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It typically grows on trees in moist forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum digitatum has medicinal uses, as well as being used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum digitatum is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellowish center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum digitatum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Cuttings can be taken from the stem or leaves and planted in a moist soil. Once established, the plant can be propagated by division.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum digitatum

Bulbophyllum digitatum can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Bulbophyllum digitatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum digitatum?

Bulbophyllum digitatum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum digitatum?

It is an orchid

Where is Bulbophyllum digitatum native to?

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,