Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
quadricaudatum
ID:
597490

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 45: 10 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596822



Common Names

  • Four-Tailed Orchid
  • Bulbophyllum quadricaudatum
  • Quadricaudatum Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Hapalochilus quadricaudatus (J.J.Sm.) Garay & W.Kittr. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum quadricaudatum (also called 'Four-tailed Orchid', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to tropical regions of South America. It has long, thin stems, and its flowers are small and yellow. It grows in humid forests, often on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum quadricaudatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum quadricaudatum is a small, tubular, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum quadricaudatum is an epiphytic orchid that is best propagated from division of the clump. It can be grown in partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA zone 10.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum quadricaudatum

Bulbophyllum quadricaudatum can be found in Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Bulbophyllum quadricaudatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum quadricaudatum?

Bulbophyllum quadricaudatum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum quadricaudatum?

Four-tailed orchid

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum quadricaudatum?

Orchid

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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