Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
disjunctum
ID:
488878

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames & C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae : 176 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488210



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum disjunctum
  • Disjunctum Orchid
  • Lace Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum disjunctum (also called 'Disjunct Bulbophyllum', 'Disjunct Orchid' and 'Disjunct Epidendrum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas and has long, slender stems with bright yellow-orange flowers. The leaves are lanceolate and have a distinctive yellow midrib.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum disjunctum has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It has also been used as an insect repellent and for the treatment of snakebites.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum disjunctum is a small, tubular, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a bright green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum disjunctum is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum disjunctum

Bulbophyllum disjunctum is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands. It is found in humid forests and grasslands at elevations of 0–1,000 m.

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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-25722: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.