Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
plumosum
ID:
589235

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(5): 614 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588567



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum plumosum
  • Plume Bulbophyllum
  • Feathered Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis lundiana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum fractiflexum Pabst [illegitimate]
  • Bulbophyllum lundianum Rchb.f. & Warm. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum pabstii Garay [unknown]
  • Didactyle plumosa Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis lundiana (Rchb.f. & Warm.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum plumosum (also called Feathery Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin, arching leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical forests, usually on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum plumosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum plumosum has small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The flowers are borne on a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum plumosum is a terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical Asia. It can be grown from seed or from cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and partial shade. Propagation can be done by division of the rootstock or by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum plumosum

Bulbophyllum plumosum can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Bulbophyllum plumosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum plumosum?

Bulbophyllum plumosum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum plumosum?

Plumed Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum plumosum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-27016: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.