Bulbophyllum sangae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sangae
ID:
611526
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 38: 19 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610858
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum sangae
- Sanga's Bulbophyllum
- Sanga's Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bulbophyllum sangae (also called Sanga's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a clumping habit and produces fragrant white flowers in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in tropical forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum sangae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum sangae has small, yellow flowers with purple spots. The seeds are small, dark brown and round in shape. The seedlings are short and have small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum sangae is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division or by seed. Plant divisions in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Germination can take up to three months.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum sangae
Bulbophyllum sangae is native to Thailand.
Bulbophyllum sangae FAQ
What is the best soil for Bulbophyllum sangae?
Bulbophyllum sangae prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5.
What is the best temperature for Bulbophyllum sangae?
Bulbophyllum sangae prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much sunlight does Bulbophyllum sangae need?
Bulbophyllum sangae prefers full sun to partial shade.
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-27269: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.