Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
murkelense
ID:
558898

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 10: 154 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558230



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Murkelense
  • Murkel Bulbophyllum
  • Murkel's Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum murkelense (also called Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, epiphytic orchid that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and is found in wet, marshy habitats. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum murkelense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bulbophyllum murkelense are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum murkelense is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid that grows up to 4 inches (10 cm) tall and spreads to 8 inches (20 cm) wide. It is grown for its attractive foliage and small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in summer. Propagation is by division of clumps in spring or by seed.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum murkelense

Bulbophyllum murkelense can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Bulbophyllum murkelense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum murkelense?

Bulbophyllum murkelense

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum murkelense?

Murkel's Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum murkelense?

Tropical rainforests

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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