Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sulcatum
ID:
631163

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 57 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630495



Common Names

  • Sulcatum Bulbophyllum
  • Sulcatum Orchid
  • Sulcatum Beehive Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis modesta Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phyllorkis sulcata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum modestum Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum ochranthum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum paullum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Diphyes sulcata Blume [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis modesta (Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis sulcata (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum sulcatum (also called Sulcate Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid with small, white flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum sulcatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum sulcatum has small, white flowers with yellow and purple spots. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum sulcatum is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum sulcatum

Bulbophyllum sulcatum is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Bulbophyllum sulcatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum sulcatum?

Bulbophyllum sulcatum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum sulcatum?

Grooved Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum sulcatum?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

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-27485: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.