Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tricorne
ID:
640458

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seidenf. & Smitinand

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Orch. Thail. (Prelim. List) : 806 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639790



Common Names

  • Tricorne Bulbophyllum
  • Tricorne Orchid
  • Three-Horned Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum tricorne (also called three-horned bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial epiphytic plant native to tropical Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with yellow-green flowers. It grows in humid forests and on tree branches.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum tricorne is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower and is known for its attractive blue, purple, or white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum tricorne has small, white flowers with three horns. The flowers are borne in a terminal raceme. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum tricorne is a hardy perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division. Division should be done in spring or early autumn.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum tricorne

Bulbophyllum tricorne can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Bulbophyllum tricorne FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum tricorne?

Bulbophyllum tricorne

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum tricorne?

Three-horned orchid

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum tricorne?

Bulbophyllum tricorne is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines

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-27595: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.
Tem Smitinand (1920-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Smitinand' in the authors string.