Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
limbatum
ID:
535935

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 26: t. 74 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000535267



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum limbatum
  • Limbate Bulbophyllum
  • Limbate Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis limbata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum blepharosepalum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis limbata (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum limbatum (also called 'Limbate Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with white petals. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum limbatum is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens, as well as in natural landscaping and restoration projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum limbatum has small yellow flowers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum limbatum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is also tolerant of salt and wind.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum limbatum

Bulbophyllum limbatum can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, from India to the Philippines.

Bulbophyllum limbatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum limbatum?

Bulbophyllum limbatum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum limbatum?

Limbate Bulbophyllum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum limbatum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-26382: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.