Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 188 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501913
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum gamblei
- Gamblei Bulbophyllum
- Gamblei
Synonyms
- Bulbophyllum leptanthum gamblei Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum gamblei (also called 'Gamble's Bulbophyllum' or 'Gamble's Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic orchid with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is often found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum gamblei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum gamblei is a small, white bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum gamblei is a tropical plant native to Brazil. It is an epiphytic or lithophytic plant that grows on trees or rocks in humid forests. It can be propagated by division or from seed. It requires a warm and humid environment with bright indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum gamblei
Bulbophyllum gamblei can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Bulbophyllum gamblei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum gamblei?
Bulbophyllum gamblei
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum gamblei?
Gamble's Bulbophyllum
Where is Bulbophyllum gamblei native to?
India
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,