Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hovarum
ID:
513140

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 33: 233 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512472



Common Names

  • Hovarum Bulbophyllum
  • Hovarum Orchid
  • Hovarum Plant


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Description

Bulbophyllum hovarum (also called Hova Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of 0.2-0.5 m and has yellow flowers with three petals. It typically grows in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum hovarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum hovarum is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are slender, green and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum hovarum is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seeds or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. To propagate from division, carefully separate the rhizomes and replant in a pot with moist soil. To propagate from seeds, sow the seeds in a pot with moist soil and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum hovarum

Bulbophyllum hovarum is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and northern parts of the island.

Bulbophyllum hovarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum hovarum?

Bulbophyllum hovarum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum hovarum?

Hova Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum hovarum?

Tropical rainforests

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-26115: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.