Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
polliculosum
ID:
589654

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seidenf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 68: 60 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588986



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum polliculosum
  • Polliculosum Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum macranthum var. polliculosum


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Synonyms

  • Cirrhopetalum polliculosum (Seidenf.) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum polliculosum (also called Polliculosum Bulbophyllum, Polliculosum Bulbophyllum, and Polliculosum Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that can grow up to 30 centimeters tall. It has long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Asia and is typically found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum polliculosum is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves and roots are said to have healing properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Bulbophyllum polliculosum has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and a long, thin stem. Seed: The seed of Bulbophyllum polliculosum is a small, black, round seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Bulbophyllum polliculosum are thin and delicate with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum polliculosum is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizome. The plant should be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum polliculosum

Bulbophyllum polliculosum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, South America, and parts of Asia.

Bulbophyllum polliculosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum polliculosum?

Bulbophyllum polliculosum

What are the common names of Bulbophyllum polliculosum?

Polliculosum bulbophyllum, polliculosum bulbophyllum

What is the habitat of Bulbophyllum polliculosum?

It is native to Southeast Asia, occurring in the countries of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

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-27024: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.