Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
teretifolium
ID:
635595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 38: 18 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634927



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum teretifolium
  • Teretifolium Leatherwood
  • Teretifolium Titi


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum kupense P.J.Cribb & B.J.Pollard [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum teretifolium (also called Terete-leaved Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an evergreen epiphyte that grows up to 0.5m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum teretifolium has small white flowers with yellow anthers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum teretifolium is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Propagation is best done by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained medium and kept moist until they have rooted. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum teretifolium

Bulbophyllum teretifolium is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and in North Africa.

Bulbophyllum teretifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum teretifolium?

Bulbophyllum teretifolium

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum teretifolium?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum teretifolium?

Forests and shrublands

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-27531: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.