Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
remotifolium
ID:
600904

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fukuy.) Nakajima

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Biol. Mag. 10: 36 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000600236



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum remotifolium
  • Remote-Leaved Bulbophyllum
  • Remote-Leaved Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Cirrhopetalum remotifolium Fukuy. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum remotifolium (also called Remote-leaved Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid of the family Orchidaceae, native to Southeast Asia and Australia. It has small, white flowers with five petals and long, thin leaves. It is found in moist, shady forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum remotifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum remotifolium has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum remotifolium can be propagated by seed or by division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division of the clumps should be done in spring or early summer. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the same soil mix.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum remotifolium

Bulbophyllum remotifolium is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Bulbophyllum remotifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum remotifolium?

Bulbophyllum remotifolium

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum remotifolium?

Remote-leaved Bulbophyllum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum remotifolium?

Herbaceous perennial

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,