Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 7: 67 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630174
Common Names
- Succedaneum Bulbophyllum
- Mexican Heather
- False Heather
Description
Bulbophyllum succedaneum (also called False Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small shrub with bright green, ovate leaves and bright yellow, tubular flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum succedaneum is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive, bright flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum succedaneum is a small, tubular, bright yellow-brown flower with a yellowish-green calyx. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum succedaneum is a tender perennial that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of at least 70°F. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum succedaneum
Bulbophyllum succedaneum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
Bulbophyllum succedaneum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum succedaneum?
Bulbophyllum succedaneum
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum succedaneum?
Climbing Bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum succedaneum?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
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,