Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
reclusum
ID:
599745

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seidenf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 124: 47 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599077



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum reclusum
  • Clustered Bulbophyllum
  • Clustered Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum reclusum (also called Recluse Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows to a height of up to 50 cm. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum reclusum has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, headaches, and respiratory issues. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum reclusum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum reclusum is a hardy perennial that grows in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed in fall or spring.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum reclusum

Bulbophyllum reclusum is native to tropical Asia and can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Bulbophyllum reclusum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum reclusum?

Bulbophyllum reclusum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum reclusum?

Recluse Bulbophyllum

What is the family of Bulbophyllum reclusum?

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-27143: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.