Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
humblotii
ID:
513230

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 29: 50 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512562



Common Names

  • Humblotii Bulbophyllum
  • Humblotii Orchid
  • Humblotii Bulbophyllum Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum album Jum. & H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum laggiarae Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum linguiforme P.J.Cribb [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum luteolabium H.Perrier [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum humblotii (also called Humblot's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in humid forests. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum humblotii is used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum humblotii is small and yellow, with a sweet scent. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum humblotii is a small epiphytic orchid native to Madagascar. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division or seed. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and potted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum humblotii

Bulbophyllum humblotii can be found in Madagascar, growing in humid forests.

Bulbophyllum humblotii FAQ

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum humblotii?

Humblot's Bulbophyllum

What is the scientific name of Humblot's Bulbophyllum?

Bulbophyllum humblotii

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum humblotii?

Orchid

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