Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Verm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Orchids Borneo 2: 185 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526101
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum lambii
- Lambii Bulbophyllum
- Lambii-Bulbophyllum
Description
Bulbophyllum lambii (also called Lamb's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in lowland and montane forests. It is a small epiphytic orchid that can reach up to 1m in height. Its bark is grey-brown and smooth, and its leaves are glossy and dark green.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum lambii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum lambii has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum lambii is propagated by division. Divide the bulbs in early spring and replant them in individual pots. Bulbophyllum lambii prefers full sun to partial shade and should be planted in a well-drained soil. Water the plants regularly and fertilize them with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum lambii
Bulbophyllum lambii can be found in Southeast Asia, primarily in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Bulbophyllum lambii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum lambii?
Bulbophyllum lambii
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum lambii?
Lamb's Bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum lambii?
Tropical moist forests
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,