Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ignivenosum
ID:
513609

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carr

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 5: 130 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512941



Common Names

  • Ignivenosum Bulbophyllum
  • Ignivenosum Bulbophyllum
  • Ignivenosum Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum ignivenosum (also called Fire Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical rainforests, often on tree trunks or branches.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum ignivenosum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used for its wood, which is used for fuel and building material.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum ignivenosum has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum ignivenosum is a hardy, drought-tolerant shrub that can be grown in a wide range of soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in a well-drained seedbed and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood growth and placed in a well-drained rooting medium. Once established, Bulbophyllum ignivenosum requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum ignivenosum

Bulbophyllum ignivenosum is native to South East Asia, and can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and savannas. It is also found in parts of India and China.

Bulbophyllum ignivenosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum ignivenosum?

Bulbophyllum ignivenosum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum ignivenosum?

Fire bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum ignivenosum?

Tropical and subtropical 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,

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