Status:
valid
Authors:
Rendle
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 55: 308 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000535161
Common Names
- Lilianae Bulbophyllum
- Lilianae Orchid
- Lilianae Spider Orchid
Synonyms
- Adelopetalum lilianae (Rendle) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
- Bulbophyllum revolutum Dockrill & St.Cloud [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum lilianae (also called Lilian's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial plant native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in rocky, mountainous habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum lilianae is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens, as well as in natural landscaping and restoration projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, yellowish-green, with four petals. Seed: Small, black, oblong. Seedlings: Narrow, grass-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum lilianae is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum lilianae
Bulbophyllum lilianae can be found in the Philippines, in the provinces of Bataan and Zambales, at elevations of 1000-2000 m.
Bulbophyllum lilianae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum lilianae?
Bulbophyllum lilianae
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum lilianae?
Lilian's Bulbophyllum
What type of plant is Bulbophyllum lilianae?
A perennial epiphytic orchid
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,