Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
jamaicense
ID:
520398

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 7: 122 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519730



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum jamaicense
  • Jamaican Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Plant


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Description

Bulbophyllum jamaicense (also called 'Jamaican Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Jamaica. It grows in humid forests, and has long, thin leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum jamaicense is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and to attract wildlife, as it is a food source for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum jamaicense has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum jamaicense can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum jamaicense

Bulbophyllum jamaicense is native to Jamaica.

Bulbophyllum jamaicense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum jamaicense?

Bulbophyllum jamaicense

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum jamaicense?

Jamaican Bulbophyllum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum jamaicense?

Orchid

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-26212: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.