Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
incommodum
ID:
515601

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kores

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Allertonia 5: 156 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514933



Common Names

  • Inconvenient Bulbophyllum
  • Inconvenient Orchid
  • Inconvenient Bearded Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum incommodum (also called 'Inconvenient Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum incommodum is a species of orchid that is native to tropical regions of Asia. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping due to its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum incommodum 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 incommodum 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 incommodum

Bulbophyllum incommodum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Bulbophyllum incommodum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum incommodum?

Bulbophyllum incommodum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum incommodum?

Inconvenient Bulbophyllum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum incommodum?

Orchid

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-26163: Based on the initial data import
Paul J. Kores (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kores' in the authors string.