Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
geniculiferum
ID:
502984

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 276 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502316



Common Names

  • Geniculiferum Bulbophyllum
  • Geniculiferum-berry
  • Geniculiferum-thorn


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Synonyms

  • Hapalochilus geniculifer (J.J.Sm.) Garay & W.Kittr. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum geniculiferum (also called Bulbophyllum geniculiferum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum geniculiferum 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 geniculiferum is yellow in color, with a long corolla tube and 5 petals. The seed is small and round, with a black or dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum geniculiferum is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Asia. It is a small, deciduous plant that grows in shady, moist conditions. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two growth buds each. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. The plants should be grown in bright, indirect light and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum geniculiferum

Bulbophyllum geniculiferum can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka.

Bulbophyllum geniculiferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum geniculiferum?

Bulbophyllum geniculiferum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum geniculiferum?

It is an epiphytic orchid

Where is Bulbophyllum geniculiferum found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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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