Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hirundinis
ID:
511871

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gagnep.) Seidenf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 29: 76 (1973 publ. 1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511203



Common Names

  • Hirundinis Bulbophyllum
  • Hirundinis Orchid
  • Hirundinis Orchids


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum electrinum Seidenf. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum hirundinis electrinum (Seidenf.) S.S.Ying [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum aurantiacum W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum hirundinis Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum melinanthum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum electrinum calvum T.P.Lin & W.M.Lin [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum electrinum sui T.P.Lin & W.M.Lin [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum remotifolium (Fukuy.) S.S.Ying [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum hirundinis (also called Swallow Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum hirundinis is used as an ornamental plant in parks and gardens, and its leaves are used for making herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum hirundinis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are short, with a single, upright stem and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum hirundinis is a slow-growing evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 25 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum hirundinis

Bulbophyllum hirundinis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Bulbophyllum hirundinis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum hirundinis?

Bulbophyllum hirundinis

What is the natural range of Bulbophyllum hirundinis?

Southeast Asia

What is the typical height of Bulbophyllum hirundinis?

2-3 m

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-26099: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.