Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lupulinum
ID:
543384

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 6: 126 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000542716



Common Names

  • Lupulinum Bulbophyllum
  • Lupulinum Orchid
  • Lupulinum Beehive-plant


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis lupulina Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum ituriense De Wild. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum urbanianum Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis lupulina (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum lupulinum (also called Hops Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It grows on trees in tropical rainforests. It has small, yellowish-green flowers and long, thin leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum lupulinum is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum lupulinum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single leaf emerging from the soil.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum lupulinum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in fall or spring.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum lupulinum

Bulbophyllum lupulinum can be found in tropical rainforests.

Bulbophyllum lupulinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum lupulinum?

Bulbophyllum lupulinum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum lupulinum?

Hops Bulbophyllum

What is the growth habit of Bulbophyllum lupulinum?

It is an evergreen perennial epiphytic orchid that grows in clumps

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-26461: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.