Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lindleyanum
ID:
536358

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griff.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Not. Pl. Asiat. 3: 287 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000535690



Common Names

  • Lindley's Bulbophyllum
  • Lindley Bulbophyllum
  • Lindleyanum Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis lindleyana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum caesariatum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum rigens Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis lindleyana (Griff.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum lindleyanum (also called Lindley's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia. It has a creeping habit and can grow up to 0.5m tall. Its flowers are borne in a terminal inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum lindleyanum has been used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control in wet areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Bulbophyllum lindleyanum is small, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum lindleyanum is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes in late summer or early autumn. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum lindleyanum

Bulbophyllum lindleyanum can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Bulbophyllum lindleyanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum lindleyanum?

Bulbophyllum lindleyanum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum lindleyanum?

Lindley's Bulbophyllum

Where is Bulbophyllum lindleyanum native to?

Asia

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-26386: Based on the initial data import
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.