Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
habbemense
ID:
507964

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Alp. Fl. New Guinea 2: 228 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507296



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum habbemense
  • Habbemense Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Barbery


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum erectum Ridl. [illegitimate]
  • Bulbophyllum gracilicaule W.Kittr. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum habbemense (also called Habbem's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, tropical forests. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long, narrow, lanceolate blades and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum habbemense is a species of shrub that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum habbemense is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum habbemense is an evergreen epiphyte that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum habbemense

Bulbophyllum habbemense is native to India.

Bulbophyllum habbemense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum habbemense?

Bulbophyllum habbemense

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum habbemense?

Habbema's Bulbophyllum

Where is Bulbophyllum habbemense found?

It is found in New Guinea

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,