Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
mobilifilum
ID:
555393

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


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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.

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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,

References