Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.H.Tsi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 1: 115 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538454
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum Longhutense
- Long Hut Bulbophyllum
- Long Hut Orchid
Synonyms
- Bulbophyllum purpureifolium Aver. [unknown]
- Cirrhopetalum longibrachiatum (Z.H.Tsi) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum longibrachiatum (also called Long-Branched Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid with long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in humid, forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum longibrachiatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum longibrachiatum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum longibrachiatum can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be grown in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. It prefers a moist soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize the plant in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum longibrachiatum
Bulbophyllum longibrachiatum can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.
Bulbophyllum longibrachiatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum longibrachiatum?
Bulbophyllum longibrachiatum
What type of plant is Bulbophyllum longibrachiatum?
It is an epiphytic orchid.
Where is Bulbophyllum longibrachiatum found?
It is found in the western United States and Canada.
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,