Status:
valid
Authors:
Kraenzl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 17: 484 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553272
Common Names
- Micholitzianum Bulbophyllum
- Micholitzianum Orchid
- Micholitzianum Bulbophyllum Orchid
Description
Bulbophyllum micholitzianum (also called Micholitzianum Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Central America. It grows in wetland areas and prefers sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum micholitzianum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Bulbophyllum micholitzianum is yellowish-white with a sweet scent. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum micholitzianum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum micholitzianum
Bulbophyllum micholitzianum can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.
Bulbophyllum micholitzianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum micholitzianum?
Bulbophyllum micholitzianum
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum micholitzianum?
Micholitz's Bulbophyllum
Where is Bulbophyllum micholitzianum found?
Bulbophyllum micholitzianum is found in New Guinea.
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,