Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
incurvum
ID:
515920

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thouars

Source:
wcs

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Hist. Orchid. : t. 95 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000515252



Common Names

  • Incurved Bulbophyllum
  • Hanging Bulbophyllum
  • Curved Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis incurva Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis incurva (Thouars) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum incurvum (also called the curved 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 incurvum 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 incurvum has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small and round, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum incurvum can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted out into individual pots as soon as possible. Seed should be sown in spring in a warm greenhouse. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter and plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum incurvum

Bulbophyllum incurvum can be found in India.

Bulbophyllum incurvum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum incurvum?

Bulbophyllum incurvum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum incurvum?

Curved Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum incurvum?

It is native to Southeast Asia

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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