Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 13: 776 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000515465
Common Names
- Iners Orchid
- Iners Bulbophyllum
- Iners Bulb
Synonyms
- Phyllorkis iners Kuntze [unknown]
- Phyllorchis iners (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum iners (also called Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial orchid with a long, slender stem and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and is typically found in wet, marshy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum iners 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 iners 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum iners 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 iners
Bulbophyllum iners can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and other wet areas in Central and South America.
Bulbophyllum iners FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum iners?
Bulbophyllum iners
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum iners?
Inert Bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum iners?
Woodlands, forests, and hedgerows
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,