Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
insectiferum
ID:
517369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barb.Rodr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Gen. Spec. Orchid. 2: 120 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516701



Common Names

  • Insectiferous Bulbophyllum
  • Insect-bearing Bulbophyllum
  • Insect-bearing Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum insectiferum (also called Insect-bearing Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with a creeping rhizome and a tuft of leaves. It is native to tropical Asia and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum insectiferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum insectiferum has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head-like shape. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum insectiferum can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into smaller clumps which can then be replanted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum insectiferum

Bulbophyllum insectiferum can be found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

Bulbophyllum insectiferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum insectiferum?

Bulbophyllum insectiferum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum insectiferum?

Insect-bearing Bulbophyllum

Where is Bulbophyllum insectiferum found?

Bulbophyllum insectiferum is found in Australia

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-26181: Based on the initial data import
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.