Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nodosum
ID:
564785

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 2, 8: 26 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564117



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum nodosum
  • Nodose Bulbophyllum
  • Nodose's Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Rhytionanthos nodosus (Rolfe) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum nodosum Rolfe [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum nodosum (also called Nodding Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is found in humid tropical forests. Its leaves are lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow-green.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum nodosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant, and can be used to attract birds to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum nodosum has small, white, fragrant flowers that appear in clusters. The flowers have a yellow-green center and are borne on a short stem. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, white, and fragrant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum nodosum is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division. Carefully dig up the plant and divide the rhizomes into sections, making sure each section has at least one growth bud. Plant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Provide bright, indirect light and high humidity. Once established, Bulbophyllum nodosum is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum nodosum

Bulbophyllum nodosum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Bulbophyllum nodosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum nodosum?

Bulbophyllum nodosum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum nodosum?

Knobbed Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum nodosum?

Tropical and subtropical 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,

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