Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 8: 30 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561562
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum nematopodum
- Thread-stemmed Bulbophyllum
- Thread-like Bulbophyllum
Synonyms
- Phyllorkis nematopoda Kuntze [unknown]
- Papulipetalum nematopodum (F.Muell.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum nematopodum (also called Thread-Footed Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small epiphytic orchid with white flowers and is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It grows in lowland and montane forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum nematopodum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum nematopodum has small, yellowish-green flowers with a white lip. The seed is small and round with a black seed coat. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum nematopodum is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid that prefers warm, humid conditions. It should be grown in a well-drained medium, such as bark or sphagnum moss. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum nematopodum
Bulbophyllum nematopodum is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Bulbophyllum nematopodum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum nematopodum?
Bulbophyllum nematopodum
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum nematopodum?
Thread-Stalked Bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum nematopodum?
Tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and 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,