Bulbophyllum fonsflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fonsflorum
ID:
499169
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Verm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Blumea 34: 499 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498501
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum fonsflorum
- Fonsflorum Bulbophyllum
- Fonsflorum Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bulbophyllum fonsflorum (also called 'Fonsflorum Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small, evergreen shrub with bright green, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to China and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum fonsflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum fonsflorum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved stamen. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a short taproot.
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Bulbophyllum fonsflorum can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum fonsflorum
Bulbophyllum fonsflorum is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along stream banks.
Bulbophyllum fonsflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum fonsflorum?
Bulbophyllum fonsflorum
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum fonsflorum?
Fonsflorum bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum fonsflorum?
It is found in moist meadows and grassy slopes in the Himalayas
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-25913: Based on the initial data import
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.