Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nymphopolitanum
ID:
566306

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Ann. K. K. Naturhist. Hofmus. 30: 60 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565638



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Nymphopolitanum
  • Nymphopolitanum Bulbophyllum
  • Nymphopolitanum Plant


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Description

Bulbophyllum nymphopolitanum (also called Nymphopolitan Water Starwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to South America. It has a rosette of floating leaves and small white flowers. It grows in shallow, slow-moving water, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum nymphopolitanum is not known to have any non-medical uses or benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum nymphopolitanum is a small, white flower with four petals and a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum nymphopolitanum is a small evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant compact and promote flowering.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum nymphopolitanum

Bulbophyllum nymphopolitanum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Greece.

Bulbophyllum nymphopolitanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum nymphopolitanum?

Bulbophyllum nymphopolitanum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum nymphopolitanum?

Nymphopolitan Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum nymphopolitanum?

It can be found in moist tropical 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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