Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lohokii
ID:
538683

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Verm. & A.L.Lamb

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Blumea 38: 339 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538015



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum lohokii
  • Lohok's Bulbophyllum
  • Lohok's Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Ferruminaria lohokii (J.J.Verm.) Garay & G.A.Romero [unknown]
  • Hapalochilus lohokii (J.J.Verm. & A.L.Lamb) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum lohokii (also called Lohok's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers that produce small, black fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum lohokii is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, stomach problems, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum lohokii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum lohokii is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and divisions should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum lohokii

Bulbophyllum lohokii is native to Southeast Asia, from Thailand to the Philippines

Bulbophyllum lohokii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum lohokii?

Bulbophyllum lohokii

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum lohokii?

Lohok's bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum lohokii?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast 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-26411: Based on the initial data import
Anthony Lamb (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Lamb' in the authors string.
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.