Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
secundum
ID:
617840

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 764 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617172



Common Names

  • Secundum Orchid
  • Secundum Bulbophyllum
  • Secundum Beehive Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis secunda Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum subparviflorum Z.H.Tsi & S.C.Chen [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis secunda (Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum secundum (also called 'Second Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It has a creeping rhizome root system and grows to a height of 1-2 meters. It is found in humid, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum secundum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum secundum has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum secundum is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid native to India. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-drained medium. Propagation is by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, moist medium and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum secundum

Bulbophyllum secundum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Bulbophyllum secundum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum secundum?

Bulbophyllum secundum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum secundum?

Orchid

Where is Bulbophyllum secundum native to?

India

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