Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
loherianum
ID:
538578

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Enum. Philipp. Fl. Pl. 1: 385 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537910



Common Names

  • Loher's Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Orchid
  • Bulbophyllum Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Cirrhopetalum loherianum Kraenzl. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum loherianum (also called Loherianum Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a creeping habit, long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in humid forests and is often found on tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum loherianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum loherianum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum loherianum is a tropical epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist medium such as sphagnum moss or perlite and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established, at which point they should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum loherianum

Bulbophyllum loherianum is found in tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Bulbophyllum loherianum FAQ

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum loherianum?

Loher's Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum loherianum?

Tropical forests

What is the scientific classification of Bulbophyllum loherianum?

Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Asparagales, Family: Orchidaceae, Genus: Bulbophyllum, Species: B. loherianum

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-26410: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.