Bulbophyllum oblanceolatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblanceolatum
ID:
566611
Status:
valid
Authors:
King & Pantl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 66: 586 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565943
Common Names
- Oblanceolatum Bulbophyllum
- Oblanceolatum Orchid
- Oblanceolatum Spider Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bulbophyllum oblanceolatum (also called Oblanceolate Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum oblanceolatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum oblanceolatum has small white or pink flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum oblanceolatum is an epiphytic orchid that is native to tropical rainforests in South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or mounted on a piece of wood or bark. It requires bright, indirect light and high humidity. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum oblanceolatum
Bulbophyllum oblanceolatum can be found in the tropical regions of Asia.
Bulbophyllum oblanceolatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum oblanceolatum?
Bulbophyllum oblanceolatum
What type of plant is Bulbophyllum oblanceolatum?
It is an epiphytic orchid
Where is Bulbophyllum oblanceolatum found?
It is found in tropical Asia and the Pacific Islands
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-26766: Based on the initial data import
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Robert Pantling (1856-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pantl.' in the authors string.