Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
taiwanense
ID:
632857

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fukuy.) Nakajima

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Biol. Mag. 10: 36 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632189



Common Names

  • Taiwan Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Taiwanense
  • Bulbophyllum taiwanense


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Synonyms

  • Cirrhopetalum taiwanense Fukuy. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum taiwanense (Fukuy.) Seidenf. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum taiwanense (also called the Taiwan bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic plant with pseudobulbs that can reach up to 8 cm in height. It is native to Taiwan and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum taiwanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for weaving baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bulbophyllum taiwanense are small and white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum taiwanense can be propagated by division. It prefers well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to 10°C.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum taiwanense

Bulbophyllum taiwanense is native to Taiwan.

Bulbophyllum taiwanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum taiwanense?

Bulbophyllum taiwanense

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum taiwanense?

Taiwanense

What is the family of Bulbophyllum taiwanense?

Orchidaceae

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-27502: Based on the initial data import
Noriaki Fukuyama (1912-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fukuy.' in the authors string.