Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tokioi
ID:
637820

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fukuy.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 49: 439 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637152



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum tokioi
  • Tokioi Bulbophyllum
  • Tokioi


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum derchianum S.S.Ying [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum tokioi alboviride Fukuy. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum tokioi (also called Tokyo's bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in the mountains of the Albertine Rift in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda. It grows in montane forests, at altitudes of 1,500 to 2,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum tokioi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum tokioi has small, yellow-green flowers with a white lip. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small, round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum tokioi can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. When propagating by division, separate the plant into several sections and replant them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum tokioi

Bulbophyllum tokioi is native to tropical Africa.

Bulbophyllum tokioi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum tokioi?

Bulbophyllum tokioi

What is the family of Bulbophyllum tokioi?

Orchidaceae

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum tokioi?

Tropical rainforest

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-27562: Based on the initial data import
Noriaki Fukuyama (1912-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fukuy.' in the authors string.