Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ligulatum
ID:
535407

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Kittr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 30: 99 (1984 publ. 1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534739



Common Names

  • Ligulate Bulbophyllum
  • Ligulate Bulbophyllum Orchid
  • Ligulate Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum eublepharum Schltr. [illegitimate]

Description

Bulbophyllum ligulatum (also called Ligulate Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to South Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum ligulatum is an ornamental plant and is often used as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and is a popular choice for rockeries and alpine gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum ligulatum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, grass-like plants.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum ligulatum is a tropical epiphytic orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It is typically grown in hanging baskets or on mounts and prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum ligulatum

Bulbophyllum ligulatum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Bulbophyllum ligulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum ligulatum?

Bulbophyllum ligulatum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum ligulatum?

Tropical forests

What is the flowering period of Bulbophyllum ligulatum?

Spring to summer

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-26377: Based on the initial data import
Walter Kittredge (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Kittr.' in the authors string.