Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
muscicola
ID:
559180

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Flora 55: 275 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558512



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum muscicola
  • Musk-loving Bulbophyllum
  • Musk-loving Waterbush


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis wallichii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum hookeri J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum hookeri Duthie [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum wallichii Lindl. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum muscicola (also called 'Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small plant with a single, broad, green leaf and a single, upright flower spike. It grows in humid, tropical forests, often in the understory.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum muscicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum muscicola is small and yellow, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum muscicola is a terrestrial orchid native to Madagascar. It can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and kept moist. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum muscicola

Bulbophyllum muscicola is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in the tropical rainforests of Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Bulbophyllum muscicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum muscicola?

Bulbophyllum muscicola

What is the family of Bulbophyllum muscicola?

Orchidaceae

What is the distribution of Bulbophyllum muscicola?

Endemic to Brazil

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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