Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fusciflorum
ID:
501608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 843 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500940



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum fusciflorum
  • Fusciflorum Bulbophyllum
  • Brown-Flowered Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum fusciflorum (also called 'Brown-flowered Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia, including India, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. It is a small plant, growing to a maximum of 8 cm in height. It has a creeping rhizome with small, clustered pseudobulbs, each of which bears a single, leathery leaf. Its flowers are small and brownish-purple in color.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum fusciflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive, yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum fusciflorum is a small, purple, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum fusciflorum is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in a bright, humid environment. It is tolerant of light frost.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum fusciflorum

Bulbophyllum fusciflorum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Bulbophyllum fusciflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum fusciflorum?

Bulbophyllum fusciflorum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum fusciflorum?

Orchid

Where is Bulbophyllum fusciflorum native to?

Southeast Asia

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-25945: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.