Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
kuanwuensis
ID:
1279554

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.W.Chung & T.C.Hsu

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 51(2): 139–142, f. 1–5 2006

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278892



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum kuanwuensis
  • Kuanwuensis Bulbophyllum
  • Kuanwuensis Tree


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Description

Bulbophyllum kuanwuensis (also called Kuanwu Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid of the family Orchidaceae. It is native to China and is found in wet, montane forests. It has a smooth, green bark and its leaves are alternate, simple and elliptic-lanceolate in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum kuanwuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum kuanwuensis has small yellow flowers that are clustered in axillary cymes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum kuanwuensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum kuanwuensis

Bulbophyllum kuanwuensis is native to the Kuanwu region of China and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the region.

Bulbophyllum kuanwuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum kuanwuensis?

Bulbophyllum kuanwuensis

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum kuanwuensis?

Kuanwu bulbophyllum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum kuanwuensis?

Orchid

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 tro-50300571: Based on the initial data import
Shih Wen Chung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Chung' in the authors string.
Tien Chuan Hsu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.Hsu' in the authors string.