Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nagelii
ID:
560717

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.O.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 7: 144 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560049



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Nagelii
  • Nagelii Orchid
  • Nagelii Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum nagelii (also called Nagel's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin stems with small, white flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum nagelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum nagelii has small, yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum nagelii is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the fall or spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum nagelii

Bulbophyllum nagelii is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Bulbophyllum nagelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum nagelii?

Bulbophyllum nagelii

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum nagelii?

Nagel's Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum nagelii?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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-26697: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.