Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 854 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521992
Common Names
- Kauloense Bulbophyllum
- Kauloense Orchid
- Kauloense Flower
Description
Bulbophyllum kauloense (also called Kauloense Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia and is typically found in humid, shady forests. It is an evergreen, perennial epiphyte with linear-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum kauloense is an ornamental plant that is often used in hanging baskets and window boxes. It has attractive foliage and produces bright pink-white flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum kauloense has small, tubular flowers that are usually white or pink in color. The flowers have five petals and are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum kauloense can be propagated by division or by seed. For division, divide the plant into several sections and replant each section in a separate pot. Water the plants regularly and keep them in a warm, humid environment. For seed, sow the seeds in a potting mix and keep the soil moist. The seedlings should emerge in a few weeks.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum kauloense
Bulbophyllum kauloense is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Southeast Asia, and New Guinea.
Bulbophyllum kauloense FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Bulbophyllum kauloense?
Bulbophyllum kauloense prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much light does Bulbophyllum kauloense need?
Bulbophyllum kauloense prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should Bulbophyllum kauloense be watered?
Bulbophyllum kauloense should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.
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,