Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
filamentosum
ID:
496605

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 764 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495937



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum filamentosum
  • Hairy-Threaded Bulbophyllum
  • Hairy-Threaded Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum filamentosum (also called 'Filamentous Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic plant with a creeping rhizome and thin, cylindrical pseudobulbs. The leaves are lanceolate and leathery, and the flowers are small and yellowish-green. It is found in humid, shady places such as the understory of tropical forests and on the trunks of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum filamentosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum filamentosum is a small, yellow-greenish flower with a five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum filamentosum is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum filamentosum

Bulbophyllum filamentosum is native to Southeast Asia.

Bulbophyllum filamentosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum filamentosum?

Bulbophyllum filamentosum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum filamentosum?

Hairy Bulbophyllum

What is the family of Bulbophyllum filamentosum?

Orchidaceae

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-25868: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.