Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
inclinatum
ID:
515494

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 18: 57 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514826



Common Names

  • Inclined Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum
  • Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Hapalochilus inclinatus (J.J.Sm.) Garay & W.Kittr. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum inclinatum (also called Slipper Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to 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 inclinatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum inclinatum has small, white flowers that appear in clusters in early spring. Its seeds are small, winged, and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum inclinatum is a tropical epiphytic orchid that is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It is best grown in warm, humid conditions with bright, indirect light. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or summer and the seed should be sown in a sterile medium in the spring.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum inclinatum

Bulbophyllum inclinatum is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica.

Bulbophyllum inclinatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum inclinatum?

Bulbophyllum inclinatum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum inclinatum?

Inclined Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum inclinatum?

Tropical forests

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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