Bulbophyllum subligaculiferum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subligaculiferum
ID:
629697
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Verm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Orchid Monogr. 2: 30 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629029
Common Names
- Subligaculiferum Orchid
- Bulbophyllum subligaculiferum
- Wild Orchid
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Bulbophyllum subligaculiferum (also called Subligaculiferum Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is found in tropical regions of Africa and is an epiphytic orchid with yellow flowers. It grows in humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum subligaculiferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum subligaculiferum is yellow, with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is round and black, with a white stripe around the circumference. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and round, yellow leaves.
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Bulbophyllum subligaculiferum is a warm season annual that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The seeds should be planted in early spring, 1/2 inch deep and spaced 12-18 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three weeks. The fruits should be harvested when they are ripe and can be eaten raw or cooked.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum subligaculiferum
Bulbophyllum subligaculiferum is native to tropical Africa and can be found in parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Bulbophyllum subligaculiferum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum subligaculiferum?
Bulbophyllum subligaculiferum
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum subligaculiferum?
Subligaculiferous Bulbophyllum
What is the distribution of Bulbophyllum subligaculiferum?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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-27471: Based on the initial data import
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.