Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
inciferum
ID:
515389

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Verm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Orchid Monogr. 7: 160 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514721



Common Names

  • Inciferum Orchid
  • Inciferum Bulbophyllum
  • Inciferum Bulb


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Synonyms

  • Peltopus inciferus (J.J.Verm.) Szlach. & Marg. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum inciferum (also called Fire Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to South and Southeast Asia. It has long, thin stems and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It is often found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum inciferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum inciferum has small white flowers with 6 petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and egg-shaped. Its seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum inciferum is an epiphytic orchid that can grow up to 0.3 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division. Divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum inciferum

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

Bulbophyllum inciferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum inciferum?

Bulbophyllum inciferum

Where is Bulbophyllum inciferum found?

Bulbophyllum inciferum is found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

What is the growth habit of Bulbophyllum inciferum?

Bulbophyllum inciferum 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-26161: Based on the initial data import
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.