Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 11: 144 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522374
Common Names
- Kemulense Bulbophyllum
- Bulbophyllum kemulense
- Kemulense Bulbophyllum
Description
Bulbophyllum kemulense (also called Kemul Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a trunk up to 6 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it is found in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in woodlands and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum kemulense is an ornamental tree that is often used in landscaping. It produces clusters of white flowers in the spring and its leaves are a deep green color. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum kemulense has small, white flowers that are clustered in a head-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum kemulense is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 5 feet tall. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum kemulense
Bulbophyllum kemulense can be found in the tropical rainforest of New Guinea.
Bulbophyllum kemulense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum kemulense?
Bulbophyllum kemulense
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum kemulense?
Kemulense Bulbophyllum
Where is Bulbophyllum kemulense found?
Bulbophyllum kemulense is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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,