Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
kenchungianum
ID:
1333198

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.O'Byrne & Gokusing

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 17: 43 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345652



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum kenchungianum
  • Kenchungianum Orchid
  • Kenchungianum Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum kenchungianum (also called Ken Chung's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a small, epiphytic orchid with a creeping rhizome and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to China, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum kenchungianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum kenchungianum has small, yellow flowers with a single petal. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum kenchungianum is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers warm temperatures and moist soil. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It should be planted in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. It should be fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum kenchungianum

Bulbophyllum kenchungianum is native to Thailand.

Bulbophyllum kenchungianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum kenchungianum?

Bulbophyllum kenchungianum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum kenchungianum?

Kenchung's Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum kenchungianum?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

Peter O'Byrne (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O'Byrne' in the authors string.
Linus Gokusing: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gokusing' in the authors string.