Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
micronesiacum
ID:
554344

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 56: 482 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553676



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Micronesiacum
  • Micronesian Bulbophyllum
  • Micronesiacum Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum micronesiacum (also called the Micronesian Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is an epiphytic orchid with small yellow flowers and is native to the tropical regions of Asia. It is found in humid, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum micronesiacum has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and diarrhea. It is also used to boost the immune system and to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum micronesiacum has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a short, thick seed pod. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum micronesiacum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer. Pruning is not necessary.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum micronesiacum

Bulbophyllum micronesiacum can be found in the tropical forests of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.

Bulbophyllum micronesiacum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum micronesiacum?

Bulbophyllum micronesiacum

What is the family of Bulbophyllum micronesiacum?

Orchidaceae

Where is Bulbophyllum micronesiacum found?

Micronesia

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-26598: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.