Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 5: 57 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609484
Common Names
- Salaccense Bulbophyllum
- Bulbophyllum salaccense
- B. salaccense
Synonyms
- Bulbophyllum cochlia Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]
- Bulbophyllum similare Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]
- Cochlia violacea Blume [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum salaccense (also called Salacca Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with small, white flowers and bright green leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in rainforests and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum salaccense is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum salaccense is yellow and has three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum salaccense is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum salaccense
Bulbophyllum salaccense can be found in tropical forests in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Bulbophyllum salaccense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum salaccense?
Bulbophyllum salaccense
What is the habitat of Bulbophyllum salaccense?
It is found in Southeast Asia
What are the uses of Bulbophyllum salaccense?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes
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,