Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
helenae
ID:
509669

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 2, 8: 24 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509001



Common Names

  • Helen's Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Helenae
  • Helen's Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis cornuta Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phyllorkis helenae Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rhytionanthos cornutus (Lindl.) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum cornutum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis helenae Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum helenae (also called Helen's bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of Madagascar. It is a small to medium-sized epiphytic orchid growing to 1–2 m tall, with a trunk up to 10 cm diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum helenae is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, indigestion, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum helenae has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The fruits are ovoid, yellowish-brown drupes with a single seed. The seedlings have a single, oval cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum helenae can be propagated by division of the rhizome. Division of the rhizome can be done in the spring or early summer. The rhizome should be divided into sections with at least one bud per section. The sections should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum helenae

Bulbophyllum helenae can be found in Papua New Guinea.

Bulbophyllum helenae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum helenae?

Bulbophyllum helenae

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum helenae?

Helenae Bulbophyllum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum helenae?

Herbaceous perennial

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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