Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
subtrilobatum
ID:
630305

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 827 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629637



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Subtrilobatum
  • Subtrilobate Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum subtrilobatum (also called Three-lobed Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small epiphyte growing to a height of up to 10 cm, with a stem up to 30 cm long. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum subtrilobatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum subtrilobatum has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum subtrilobatum is a hardy epiphytic orchid that is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take a cutting from a mature plant in spring or summer and allow it to dry out for a few days. Plant the cutting in a pot filled with well-draining orchid soil and place it in a bright, indirect light. Water the cutting sparingly and keep it in a warm, humid environment. The cutting should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum subtrilobatum

Bulbophyllum subtrilobatum is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Bulbophyllum subtrilobatum FAQ

What is the average height of Bulbophyllum subtrilobatum?

Bulbophyllum subtrilobatum typically grows to a height of 2-4 meters.

What type of soil does Bulbophyllum subtrilobatum prefer?

Bulbophyllum subtrilobatum prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum subtrilobatum?

Bulbophyllum subtrilobatum is native to the subtropical forests of 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-27477: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.