Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 7: 35 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564765
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum Nummularia
- Bulbophyllum Orchid
- Fairy Orchid
Synonyms
- Megaclinium nummularia Kraenzl. [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum nummularia (also called Nummular Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species with small, yellow flowers and round pseudobulbs. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa and Australia, and is typically found growing on trees in humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum nummularia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum nummularia has small, yellow flowers with five petals and long, slender seed pods. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum nummularia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum nummularia
Bulbophyllum nummularia is native to tropical Asia and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Bulbophyllum nummularia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum nummularia?
Bulbophyllum nummularia
What type of plant is Bulbophyllum nummularia?
Orchid
Where does Bulbophyllum nummularia grow?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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,