Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lemniscatoides
ID:
530531

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 7: 672 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529863



Common Names

  • Lemniscatoides Bulbophyllum
  • Lemniscatoides Orchid
  • Lemniscatoides Bulb


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Synonyms

  • Hordeanthos lemniscatoides (Rolfe) Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum lemniscatoides (also called Lemniscate Orchid, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid native to tropical rainforest habitats. It has small, yellow flowers and grows on tree trunks, often near water sources.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum lemniscatoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as a bee plant and attracts a variety of pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bulbophyllum lemniscatoides var. lemniscatoides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellow, with a red center. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Long, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum lemniscatoides is a perennial herb that is native to Southeast Asia. It is an easy plant to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and planted in a well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum lemniscatoides

Bulbophyllum lemniscatoides can be found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Bulbophyllum lemniscatoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum lemniscatoides?

Bulbophyllum lemniscatoides

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum lemniscatoides?

Orchid

Where does Bulbophyllum lemniscatoides grow?

It is native to 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,

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