Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tentaculiferum
ID:
634943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 799, 1042 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634275



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Tentaculiferum
  • Tentaculiferum Bulbophyllum
  • Tentaculiferum's Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Diphyes tentaculifera (Schltr.) Szlach. & Rutk. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum tentaculiferum (also called Tentacle-bearing Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species found in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It has a long, thin rhizome with small pseudobulbs and long, thin roots. The leaves are linear and fleshy. The flowers are small and white, with a yellowish-green lip.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum tentaculiferum is used as an ornamental plant and to treat fever, rheumatism, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum tentaculiferum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum tentaculiferum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings planted out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found it best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a lightly shaded position in a cold frame, planting them out once they are well established in the summer.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum tentaculiferum

Bulbophyllum tentaculiferum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the mountainous regions of Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.

Bulbophyllum tentaculiferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum tentaculiferum?

Bulbophyllum tentaculiferum

What are the common names of Bulbophyllum tentaculiferum?

Tentacled bulbophyllum

What is the distribution of Bulbophyllum tentaculiferum?

It is distributed in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands

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-27522: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.