Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lemuraeoides
ID:
531048

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 6: 106 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530380



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum lemuraeoides
  • Lemur-like Bulbophyllum
  • Lemur-like Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum lemuraeoides (also called the lemur-like bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Madagascar. It has a creeping habit with long, thin stems and grows up to 0.3 m tall. It has small, ovate leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is found in moist, disturbed sites, roadsides, and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum lemuraeoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum lemuraeoides has small, white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum lemuraeoides is an epiphytic orchid native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers a humid position and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum lemuraeoides

Bulbophyllum lemuraeoides is native to Madagascar and is found in moist, open areas.

Bulbophyllum lemuraeoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum lemuraeoides?

Bulbophyllum lemuraeoides

What are the common names of Bulbophyllum lemuraeoides?

Common names of Bulbophyllum lemuraeoides include Lemur-like Bulbophyllum and Lemur-like Orchid.

Where is Bulbophyllum lemuraeoides found?

Bulbophyllum lemuraeoides is found in tropical Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

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,