Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
disciflorum
ID:
488511

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1895: 7 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487843



Common Names

  • Disciflorum Bulbophyllum
  • Discilabium Bulbophyllum
  • Disciflorum Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Trias disciflora (Rolfe) Rolfe [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum disciflorum (also called Disciflorous Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows in moist soils and shallow water. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long petioles and lanceolate blades. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow water.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum disciflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bulbophyllum disciflorum are small, yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum disciflorum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in early spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum disciflorum

Bulbophyllum disciflorum is native to Madagascar.

Bulbophyllum disciflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum disciflorum?

Bulbophyllum disciflorum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum disciflorum?

Disciflorum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum disciflorum?

It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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,