Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
quadrifarium
ID:
597927

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 11: 190 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597259



Common Names

  • Four-Angled Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum quadrifarium
  • Quadrifarium Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum quadrifarium (also called Four-winged bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic or lithophytic plant, with long, creeping rhizomes and small pseudobulbs with two to four leaves. The flowers are small and yellowish-green.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum quadrifarium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. Its leaves can be used to make tea and its fruits are edible. It is also used to make fences and windbreaks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum quadrifarium is white, with a diameter of 3 cm. Its seeds are round and brown, with a diameter of 1 mm. Its seedlings are green and have a height of 5 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum quadrifarium is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a low-growing orchid that grows up to 6 inches tall. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soils. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be collected and sown in spring.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum quadrifarium

Bulbophyllum quadrifarium can be found in the Philippines, on the islands of Luzon and Mindanao.

Bulbophyllum quadrifarium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum quadrifarium?

Bulbophyllum quadrifarium

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum quadrifarium?

Quadrifarium Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum quadrifarium?

It is native to South America

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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