Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
luanii
ID:
542429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tixier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 36: 396 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541761



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum luanii
  • Luan's Bulbophyllum
  • Luan's Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum luanii (also called Luan's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Asia. It has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, curved stem. It grows in rocky and grassy areas, and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum luanii is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardening. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum luanii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and long, slender stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum luanii is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions of South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take several months. It is also susceptible to root rot, so it should be planted in a well-draining soil.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum luanii

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

Bulbophyllum luanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum luanii?

Bulbophyllum luanii

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum luanii?

Luani's Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum luanii?

It is native to tropical Africa.

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-26452: Based on the initial data import
Pierre Tixier (1918-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tixier' in the authors string.