Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
salweenensis
ID:
1331585

Status:
valid

Authors:
X.H.Jin

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 234: 95 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344039



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum
  • Salweenensis
  • Salween


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Description

Bulbophyllum salweenensis (also called Salween bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family, native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub, growing to 1 m tall, with long, narrow, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum salweenensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum salweenensis is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum salweenensis is propagated by seeds or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require plenty of light and warmth for successful propagation.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum salweenensis

Bulbophyllum salweenensis is found in the Salween River region of Thailand.

Bulbophyllum salweenensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum salweenensis?

Bulbophyllum salweenensis

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum salweenensis?

It is an epiphytic orchid

Where is Bulbophyllum salweenensis found?

It is found in Southeast Asia

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

Xiao Hua Jin (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.H.Jin' in the authors string.