Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
laciniatum
ID:
526126

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(5): 609 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525458



Common Names

  • Laciniate Bulbophyllum
  • Laciniate Orchid
  • Laciniate Spider Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum laciniatum janeirense Cogn. [unknown]
  • Didactyle laciniata Barb.Rodr. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum laciniatum (also called 'Laciniate Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous plant that is native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry grasslands to open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum laciniatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum laciniatum is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum laciniatum is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division, although seed may also be used. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum laciniatum

Bulbophyllum laciniatum is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Bulbophyllum laciniatum FAQ

What are the common names of Bulbophyllum laciniatum?

Laciniate bulbophyllum, laciniate bulbophyllum, and laciniate bulbophyllum

What is the growth rate of Bulbophyllum laciniatum?

Moderate

What is the maximum height of Bulbophyllum laciniatum?

Up to 20 feet

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 kew-26280: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.