Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
invisum
ID:
518827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 7: 148 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518159



Common Names

  • Invisible Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Involutum
  • Bulbophyllum Invisum


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Description

Bulbophyllum invisum (also called 'Invisible Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a single white flower. It grows on trees and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum invisum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum invisum has a small white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum invisum can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-12.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum invisum

Bulbophyllum invisum is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It can be found growing on trees and rocks at elevations of 500-2,000 m.

Bulbophyllum invisum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum invisum?

Bulbophyllum invisum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum invisum?

Invisible Orchid

Where is Bulbophyllum invisum 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-26196: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.