Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
morotaiense
ID:
557471

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 12: 140 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556803



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum morotaiense
  • Morotaiense Bulbophyllum
  • Morotaiense Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Cirrhopetalum morotaiense (J.J.Sm.) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum morotaiense (also called Morotai Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Indonesia. It typically grows in humid forests, and is found in montane regions.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum morotaiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a high tolerance for drought and is also used in erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum morotaiense has small, white flowers that are clustered in small spikes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum morotaiense is a small epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. It is best grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. Propagation is done by division of the clumps of pseudobulbs.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum morotaiense

Bulbophyllum morotaiense can be found in the Solomon Islands.

Bulbophyllum morotaiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum morotaiense?

Bulbophyllum morotaiense

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum morotaiense?

Morotai Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum morotaiense?

It is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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,

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