Status:
valid
Authors:
Seidenf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 5: 162 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563591
Common Names
- Nipondhii Bulbophyllum
- Nipondhii Orchid
- Nipondhii Bulb
Description
Bulbophyllum nipondhii (also called Nipondh's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Thailand. It has a single stem with a dense cluster of small, yellow flowers. It produces yellow flowers in spring followed by small, yellow fruits in autumn. It is found in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum nipondhii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make hedges and borders. The plant has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum nipondhii has small white flowers with yellow centers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black and are dispersed by wind. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum nipondhii is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum nipondhii
Bulbophyllum nipondhii is native to Japan.
Bulbophyllum nipondhii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum nipondhii?
Bulbophyllum nipondhii
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum nipondhii?
Nipondh's Bulbophyllum
Where is Bulbophyllum nipondhii native to?
Thailand
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,