Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
japonicum
ID:
520502

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 24: 31 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519834



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum japonicum
  • Japanese Bulbophyllum
  • Japanese Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum inabai Hayata [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum inabae (Hayata) Hayata [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum japonicum Makino [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum japonicum (Makino) J.J.Sm. [deprecated]

Description

Bulbophyllum japonicum (also called Japanese Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Japan and is found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum japonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum japonicum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum japonicum is an epiphytic orchid that grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. It is propagated by division or seed. The seed should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers partial shade and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum japonicum

Bulbophyllum japonicum is native to Japan and can be found in the islands of Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku.

Bulbophyllum japonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum japonicum?

Bulbophyllum japonicum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum japonicum?

Japanese Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum japonicum?

Bulbophyllum japonicum is native to Japan and is found in humid areas

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-26213: Based on the initial data import
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.