Status:
valid
Authors:
Carr
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 5: 7 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554725
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum Mobilifilum
- Mobile Filament Bulbophyllum
- Mobile Thread Bulbophyllum
Synonyms
- Epicranthes mobilifilum (Carr) Garay & W.Kittr. [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum mobilifilum (also called 'Mobile-Filament Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic or lithophytic plant with a creeping rhizome and long, thin roots. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China, and can be found in humid tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum mobilifilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green keel. Seed: small, brown, and round. Seedlings: small, round, and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum mobilifilum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a shady location and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum mobilifilum
Bulbophyllum mobilifilum is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia and can be found in humid, shady areas, such as rainforests.
Bulbophyllum mobilifilum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum mobilifilum?
Bulbophyllum mobilifilum
What is the family of Bulbophyllum mobilifilum?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum mobilifilum?
Mobile-filum Bulbophyllum
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,