Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
forsythianum
ID:
499653

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28: 163 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498985



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum forsythianum
  • Forsyth's Bulbophyllum
  • Forsyth's Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum forsythianum (also called Forsyth's bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, fleshy, tuberous root. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in tropical moist forests and tropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum forsythianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow, with four petals. Seed: small, black, oval-shaped. Seedlings: small, green, with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum forsythianum is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer and replanted in a new location.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum forsythianum

Bulbophyllum forsythianum can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Bulbophyllum forsythianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum forsythianum?

Bulbophyllum forsythianum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum forsythianum?

Forsyth's Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum forsythianum?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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,

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