Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
microcala
ID:
554128

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.F.Hunt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 24: 93 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553460



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Microcala
  • Microcala Bulbophyllum
  • Microcala Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum microcharis Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum microcala (also called Microcala Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Thailand. It grows in humid, shady environments, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum microcala has been used in traditional Chinese medicine as an immunostimulant and to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and asthma. It has also been used to reduce inflammation and to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum microcala has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves, and the leaves are lanceolate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum microcala is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum microcala

Bulbophyllum microcala is found in India.

Bulbophyllum microcala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum microcala?

Bulbophyllum microcala

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum microcala?

Microcala Bulbophyllum

Where is Bulbophyllum microcala found?

Bulbophyllum microcala is found in Turkey

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-26590: Based on the initial data import
Peter Francis Hunt (1936-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Hunt' in the authors string.