Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
perforans
ID:
583664

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 18: 61 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582996



Common Names

  • Perforans Bulbophyllum
  • Perforans Orchid
  • Perforans Bulbophyllum Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum perforans (also called Perforate Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It has a rosette of small, narrow leaves and a single flowering stem. It grows in humid, tropical environments, such as rainforest and cloud forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum perforans is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum perforans is small and white. The seed is tiny and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum perforans is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a potting mix of bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist and warm until germination occurs.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum perforans

Bulbophyllum perforans can be found in Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and Australia.

Bulbophyllum perforans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum perforans?

Bulbophyllum perforans

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum perforans?

Perforate bulbophyllum

Where is Bulbophyllum perforans native to?

India

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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