Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
josephi
ID:
521445

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kuntze) Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 11: 250 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520777



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum josephi
  • Joseph's Bulbophyllum
  • Joseph's Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis josephi Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum aurantiacum Hook.f. [illegitimate]
  • Bulbophyllum gustavi Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum winkleri Schltr. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis josephi Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis aurantiaca (Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum josephi (also called Joseph's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It is native to the Philippines. It grows in humid forests and on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum josephi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bulbophyllum josephi var. mahonii (Rolfe) J.J.Verm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum josephi has small yellow flowers with a red center and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum josephi is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It is best grown in moist, acidic soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum josephi

Bulbophyllum josephi can be found in India.

Bulbophyllum josephi FAQ

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum josephi?

Joseph's Bulbophyllum

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum josephi?

Bulbophyllum josephi

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Orchidaceae

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-26227: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.