Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
erinaceum
ID:
493427

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 879 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492759



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Erinaceum
  • Erinaceum Orchid
  • Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum nephropetalum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Trachyrhachis erinacea (Schltr.) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Trachyrhachis nephropetala (Schltr.) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis nematopoda (Schltr.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum erinaceum (also called Hedgehog Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist forests. It has long, thin leaves that are up to 40 cm long and 2 cm wide. The flowers are small and white and are up to 1 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum erinaceum is used for its fragrant flowers, which are used to make perfumes and medicines. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum erinaceum is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum erinaceum is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers warm temperatures and bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-drained potting mix and watered regularly.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum erinaceum

Bulbophyllum erinaceum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Bulbophyllum erinaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum erinaceum?

Bulbophyllum erinaceum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum erinaceum?

Erinaceum Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum erinaceum?

Bulbophyllum erinaceum is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands

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-25814: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.