Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
incumbens
ID:
515816

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 815 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000515148



Common Names

  • Incumbent Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum
  • Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Diphyes incumbens (Schltr.) Szlach. & Rutk. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum incumbens (also called the creeping orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a creeping habit and can reach up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white with yellow and purple markings. It is found in tropical rainforests and humid montane forests in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum incumbens is used for its ornamental value in landscaping. It is also used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products. The leaves of this plant can be used for medicinal purposes and its sap can be used to make syrup.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum incumbens has small white flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum incumbens is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be propagated from seed or division. It is a slow-growing orchid and can reach a height of up to 4 feet.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum incumbens

Bulbophyllum incumbens is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests and along streams and rivers.

Bulbophyllum incumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum incumbens?

Bulbophyllum incumbens

What is the family of Bulbophyllum incumbens?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum incumbens?

Incumbent Bulbophyllum

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-26165: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.