Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tetragonum
ID:
635918

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 53 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635250



Common Names

  • Tetragonum Bulbophyllum
  • Tetragonum Island Bulbophyllum
  • Tetragonum Bulbophyllum Plant


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum wrightii Summerh. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum tetragonum (also called Four-angled Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin, pointed leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is typically found growing on trees in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum tetragonum 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 tetragonum has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and small, black, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, triangular-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum tetragonum is a terrestrial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum tetragonum

Bulbophyllum tetragonum can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, from India to the Philippines.

Bulbophyllum tetragonum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum tetragonum?

Bulbophyllum tetragonum

What is the family of Bulbophyllum tetragonum?

Orchidaceae

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum tetragonum?

Tropical rainforest in New Guinea

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-27534: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.