Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ignobile
ID:
513629

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 66: 202 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512961



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum ignobile
  • Ignobile Bulbophyllum
  • Ignobile Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum ignobile (also called Ignoble Bulbophyllum, 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 ignobile 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 ignobile 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 ignobile is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be kept in a sunny spot and watered regularly.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum ignobile

Bulbophyllum ignobile 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 ignobile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum ignobile?

Bulbophyllum ignobile

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum ignobile?

Ignoble bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum ignobile?

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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