Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lobbii
ID:
538260

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 33: t. 29 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537592



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum lobbii
  • Lobb's Bulbophyllum
  • Lobb's Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis lobbii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sarcobodium lobbii Beer [unknown]
  • Sarcopodium lobbii Lindl. & Paxton [unknown]
  • Sestochilos uniflorum Breda [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum henshallii hort. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum lobbii siamense W.Saunders [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum polystictum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis lobbii (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum lobbii (also called African Orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to South Africa and grows in moist grasslands, open woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum lobbii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and borders. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to control erosion on slopes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bulbophyllum lobbii sub. breviflorum (J.J.Sm.) Mangal, F.Velazquez & J.J.Verm.
Bulbophyllum lobbii sub. siamense (Rchb.f.) Mangal, F.Velazquez & J.J.Verm.
Bulbophyllum lobbii sub. boreoborneense Mangal, F.Velazquez & J.J.Verm.
Bulbophyllum lobbii sub. lobbii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum lobbii is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum lobbii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum lobbii

Bulbophyllum lobbii can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Bulbophyllum lobbii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum lobbii?

Bulbophyllum lobbii

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum lobbii?

Lobb's bulbophyllum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum lobbii?

Herbaceous perennial

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-26406: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.