Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
quadrangulare
ID:
596734

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 2, 2: 16 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596066



Common Names

  • Quadrangular Bulbophyllum
  • Quadrangular Orchid
  • Quadrangular Bulbophyllum Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum adenambon Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum quadrangulare latisepalum J.J.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum quadrangulare (also called Square Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers and four-angled pseudobulbs. It grows on trees and rocks in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum quadrangulare is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of biomass for fuel and construction materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum quadrangulare has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum quadrangulare is an epiphytic orchid that typically grows to 6” tall. It is native to Southeast Asia. It features small, yellow flowers in summer. It prefers part shade to full shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum quadrangulare

Bulbophyllum quadrangulare is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests.

Bulbophyllum quadrangulare FAQ

What is Bulbophyllum quadrangulare?

Bulbophyllum quadrangulare is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae.

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum quadrangulare?

Bulbophyllum quadrangulare is native to Asia and Africa.

What are the uses of Bulbophyllum quadrangulare?

Bulbophyllum quadrangulare is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.

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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