Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
occultum
ID:
568238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thouars

Source:
wcs

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Hist. Orchid. : t. 93 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567570



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum occultum
  • Hidden Bulbophyllum
  • Occult Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis occulta Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dendrochilum occultum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Diphyes occulta (Thouars) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis occulta (Thouars) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum occultum (also called 'Cobra Orchid' and 'Devil's Flower', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has large, dark green leaves and white flowers with purple bracts. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum occultum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum occultum has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum occultum is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is best done by dividing the rhizomes in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum occultum

Bulbophyllum occultum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan. It can be found in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet areas.

Bulbophyllum occultum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum occultum?

Bulbophyllum occultum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum occultum?

Occult bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum occultum?

Tropical rainforests

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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