Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
incarum
ID:
515284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 1: 86 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514616



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Incarum
  • Incarum Orchid
  • Incarum Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum incarum (also called Inca Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with a creeping rhizome. It is native to South America and is found in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum incarum is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, stomach pain, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum incarum has small yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and winged. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum incarum is an epiphytic orchid that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by cuttings in late summer. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum incarum

Bulbophyllum incarum is native to India and can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams and rivers.

Bulbophyllum incarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum incarum?

Bulbophyllum incarum

Where is Bulbophyllum incarum found?

Bulbophyllum incarum is found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

What is the growth habit of Bulbophyllum incarum?

Bulbophyllum incarum is an epiphytic orchid with a climbing growth habit.

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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