Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
leucorhachis
ID:
1318753

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 38: 17 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331207



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum
  • Leucorhachis
  • Bulbophyllum leucorhachis


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Description

Bulbophyllum leucorhachis (also called White-spiked Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and its leaves are alternate, simple, and fleshy. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum leucorhachis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum leucorhachis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small and black, with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and green, with a height of 1-2 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum leucorhachis is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a pot or basket. It requires a well-draining potting mix and bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes. The divisions should be planted in a potting mix that is slightly moist and kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum leucorhachis

Bulbophyllum leucorhachis is native to India.

Bulbophyllum leucorhachis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum leucorhachis?

Bulbophyllum leucorhachis

What is the family of Bulbophyllum leucorhachis?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum leucorhachis?

White-Stemmed Bulbophyllum

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

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:619313-1: Based on the initial data import