Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Kumar & Sequiera
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 98: 87 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522722
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum keralense
- Kerala Bulbophyllum
- Kerala Orchid
Description
Bulbophyllum keralense (also called Keralan Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to India. It has a rounded crown with a dense foliage. Its leaves are compound and its flowers are yellow and fragrant. It is found in savannas, woodlands, and dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum keralense is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Bulbophyllum keralense are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum keralense is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with small, white flowers. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Bulbophyllum keralense
Bulbophyllum keralense is found in India.
Bulbophyllum keralense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum keralense?
Bulbophyllum keralense
What are the common names of Bulbophyllum keralense?
Kerala Bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum keralense?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India
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,