Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tenuifolium
ID:
635099

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 50 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634431



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Tenuifolium
  • Tenuifolium Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum of Tenuifolium


Searching for Bulbophyllum tenuifolium? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis tenuifolia (Blume) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum angulatum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum chryseum Ames [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum microstele Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum nigromaculatum Holttum [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum chryseum Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Diphyes tenuifolia Blume [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis tenuiflora (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum konstantinovii Aver. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum tenuifolium (also called Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an evergreen, epiphytic orchid that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum tenuifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum tenuifolium is a small, white or yellowish-white flower with four petals. The seed of this plant is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

Searching for Bulbophyllum tenuifolium? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum tenuifolium is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated by division or from seed. The plant prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and will tolerate some frost. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum tenuifolium

Bulbophyllum tenuifolium is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Bulbophyllum tenuifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum tenuifolium?

Bulbophyllum tenuifolium

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum tenuifolium?

Bulbophyllum tenuifolium is found in the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.

What are the common names of Bulbophyllum tenuifolium?

Bulbophyllum tenuifolium is commonly known as the Slender-leaved Bulbophyllum.

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-27526: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.