Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
migueldavidii
ID:
1318286

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cootes, Cabactulan & R.B.Pimentel

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
OrchideenJ. 5(1): 4 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330740





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Description

Bulbophyllum migueldavidii (also called Miguel David's bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Malaxideae subfamily. It is native to the Philippines, where it grows in mossy forests at elevations of 500-1200m. It is a terrestrial orchid with a single, leathery leaf and a single, long-lasting flower with a white lip and a yellow-green dorsal sepal.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum migueldavidii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum migueldavidii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum migueldavidii is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum migueldavidii

Bulbophyllum migueldavidii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Bulbophyllum migueldavidii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum migueldavidii?

Bulbophyllum migueldavidii

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum migueldavidii?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

What is the growth habit of Bulbophyllum migueldavidii?

A perennial epiphyte

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

James Edward Cootes (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cootes' in the authors string.
Derek Cabactulan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabactulan' in the authors string.
Reynold B. Pimentel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.B.Pimentel' in the authors string.