Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 11: 148 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626697
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum stipitatibulbum
- Stipitate Bulbophyllum
- Stalked Bulbophyllum
Description
Bulbophyllum stipitatibulbum (also called stalked bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical Africa. It is a small epiphyte with thin, wiry stems and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in humid forests, often on the trunks of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum stipitatibulbum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its foliage is attractive and lush, and its flowers are known for their fragrant aroma.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum stipitatibulbum has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum stipitatibulbum is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers partial sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum stipitatibulbum
Bulbophyllum stipitatibulbum is native to tropical Africa and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Bulbophyllum stipitatibulbum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum stipitatibulbum?
Bulbophyllum stipitatibulbum
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum stipitatibulbum?
Stipitate-bulbed bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum stipitatibulbum?
Dry, open woods, thickets, and roadsides
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,