Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
mucronatum
ID:
557740

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 50 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557072



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum mucronatum
  • Mucronatum Bulbophyllum
  • Mucronatum False Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis mucronata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Diphyes mucronata Blume [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis mucronata (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum mucronatum (also called Mucronate Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It grows in moist, shady forests and has thin, linear leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum mucronatum is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have calming effects and to help with digestion. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bulbophyllum mucronatum sub. alagense (Ames) J.J.Verm. & P.O'Byrne
Bulbophyllum mucronatum sub. mucronatum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum mucronatum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum mucronatum is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It prefers warm temperatures and bright, indirect light. Propagation is best done by division. The plant should be divided in the spring or early summer, when the new growth is just beginning to emerge.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum mucronatum

Bulbophyllum mucronatum can be found in Thailand.

Bulbophyllum mucronatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum mucronatum?

Bulbophyllum mucronatum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum mucronatum?

Mucronate Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum mucronatum?

Bulbophyllum mucronatum is found in tropical forests in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-26664: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.