Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
johnsonii
ID:
521119

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


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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-26224: Based on the initial data import
Trevor Edgar Hunt (b.1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.E.Hunt' in the authors string.