Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
punamense
ID:
594448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 797 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593780



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum punamense
  • Punamense Bulbophyllum
  • Punamense Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum blepharoglossum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum cadetioides Schltr. [unknown]
  • Diphyes blepharoglossa (Schltr.) Szlach. & Rutk. [unknown]
  • Diphyes cadetioides (Schltr.) Szlach. & Rutk. [unknown]
  • Diphyes punamensis (Schltr.) Szlach. & Rutk. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum punamense (also called Punam Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with small, globose pseudobulbs and short, fleshy leaves. It is native to India, and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum punamense is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum punamense has small, white, fragrant flowers with a yellow lip. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum punamense is an epiphytic orchid that grows best in bright, indirect light and warm, humid conditions. It prefers a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum punamense

Bulbophyllum punamense is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Bulbophyllum punamense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum punamense?

Bulbophyllum punamense

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum punamense?

Puna Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum punamense?

Tropical moist 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-27085: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.