Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
involutum
ID:
518929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borba, Semir & F.Barros

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Novon 8(3): 225. 1998

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518261



Common Names

  • Invisible Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Involutum
  • Bulbophyllum Invisum


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Description

Bulbophyllum involutum (also called Involute Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Far East of Russia and the Korean Peninsula, and is found in moist meadows and woodlands. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum involutum is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum involutum has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum involutum is a hardy perennial that is native to China and Japan. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in fall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade and moist soil.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum involutum

Bulbophyllum involutum 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 involutum FAQ

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum involutum?

Involutum Bulbophyllum

What is the scientific name of Involutum Bulbophyllum?

Bulbophyllum involutum

What is the habitat of Bulbophyllum involutum?

Tropical forests

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-26197: Based on the initial data import
João Semir (1937-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Semir' in the authors string.
Fábio de Barros (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Barros' in the authors string.
Eduardo Leite Borba: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borba' in the authors string.