Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sensile
ID:
618991

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 5: 188 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618323



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum sensile
  • Sensitive Bulbophyllum
  • Touchy Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum sensile (also called Sensitive Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with a creeping rhizome and small, fragrant flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum sensile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum sensile is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum sensile is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid species. It is best grown in a well-draining medium, such as bark, sphagnum moss, or perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum sensile

Bulbophyllum sensile can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, China, and Indonesia.

Bulbophyllum sensile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum sensile?

Bulbophyllum sensile

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum sensile?

Sensitive bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum sensile?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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-27345: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.