Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nutans
ID:
565842

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thouars

Source:
wcs

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Hist. Orchid. : t. 107 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565174



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum nutans
  • Nodding Bulbophyllum
  • Nodding Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis nuphyllis Thouars [unknown]
  • Phyllorkis nutans Thouars [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis nutans (Thouars) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum nutans (also called 'Nodding Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a rounded crown and a single stem that can reach up to 1m in height. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow. It is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum nutans is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bulbophyllum nutans var. variifolium (Schltr.) Bosser

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum nutans is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum nutans is an easy to grow plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few months. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum nutans

Bulbophyllum nutans is native to India.

Bulbophyllum nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum nutans?

Bulbophyllum nutans

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum nutans?

Nodding bulbophyllum

Where is Bulbophyllum nutans native to?

Tropical Africa

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,

References