Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
raui
ID:
599634

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arora

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 11: 440 (1969 publ. 1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598966



Common Names

  • Rau's Bulbophyllum
  • Rau's Orchid
  • Rau's Spider Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum raui (also called 'Rau's Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with small, ovate, green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and grows in humid, well-drained areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum raui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum raui has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with round, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum raui is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum raui

Bulbophyllum raui is native to the Philippines.

Bulbophyllum raui FAQ

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum raui?

Rau's Bulbophyllum

What is the scientific name of Rau's Bulbophyllum?

Bulbophyllum raui

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Orchidaceae

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-27142: Based on the initial data import
C.M. Arora: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arora' in the authors string.