Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
spongiola
ID:
626106

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Verm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Blumea 41: 361 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625438



Common Names

  • Spongiola Bulbophyllum
  • Spongiola Plant
  • Spongiola Bulb


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Description

Bulbophyllum spongiola (also called Sponge Orchid, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid with small, white flowers and thick, oval leaves. It is native to tropical Asia, and is typically found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum spongiola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum spongiola has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum spongiola is a tropical epiphytic orchid that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or from division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining medium and keep the medium moist. To propagate from division, carefully divide the clumps of the plant and replant them in a well-draining medium. Bulbophyllum spongiola prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum spongiola

Bulbophyllum spongiola can be found in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

Bulbophyllum spongiola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum spongiola?

Bulbophyllum spongiola

What type of soil is best for Bulbophyllum spongiola?

Well-draining, humus-rich soil

How often should Bulbophyllum spongiola be watered?

Once every two weeks

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-27421: Based on the initial data import
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.