Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 824 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564875
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum Nummularioides
- Nummularioides Bulbophyllum
- Nummularioides's Bulbophyllum
Description
Bulbophyllum nummularioides (also called 'Coral Bells', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb, native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and produces clusters of white or pink flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, usually in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum nummularioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum nummularioides 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 nummularioides is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seeds or division. When propagating from seeds, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating from division, the plant should be carefully divided into smaller sections and each section should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. The divisions should be kept in a warm and humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum nummularioides
Bulbophyllum nummularioides is native to Brazil.
Bulbophyllum nummularioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum nummularioides?
Bulbophyllum nummularioides
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum nummularioides?
Nummularioid Bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum nummularioides?
Bulbophyllum nummularioides is native to the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador
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,