Status:
valid
Authors:
T.E.Hunt
Source:
wcs
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 60: 60 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520451
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum johnsonii
- Johnson's Bulbophyllum
- Johnson Bulbophyllum
Synonyms
- Bulbophyllum kirkwoodiae T.E.Hunt [unknown]
- Serpenticaulis johnsonii (T.E.Hunt) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones [unknown]
- Serpenticaulis kirkwoodiae (T.E.Hunt) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones [unknown]
- Serpenticaulis whitei (T.E.Hunt & Rupp) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones [unknown]
- Bulbophyllum whitei T.E.Hunt & Rupp [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum johnsonii (also called Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid that can grow up to 50 cm tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in moist deciduous forests, evergreen forests, and in areas with high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum johnsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cold, cough, and other respiratory ailments. It is also used to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum johnsonii has small white flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum johnsonii can be grown in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum johnsonii
Bulbophyllum johnsonii can be found in the Philippines.
Bulbophyllum johnsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum johnsonii?
Bulbophyllum johnsonii
What is the family of Bulbophyllum johnsonii?
Orchidaceae
What is the native range of Bulbophyllum johnsonii?
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,