Bulbophyllum tricornoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tricornoides
ID:
640563
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seidenf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 33: 119 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639895
Common Names
- Tricorn Orchid
- Tricorn Bulbophyllum
- Tricorn Bulbophyllum Orchid
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Bulbophyllum tricornoides (also called three-horned bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, where it is found in humid forests. It is an epiphytic or lithophytic plant growing to 0.3–1 m tall, with three-lobed leaves and yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum tricornoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used to make perfumes and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum tricornoides has a flower that is a deep purple color and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Bulbophyllum tricornoides is a perennial epiphytic plant that is easy to propagate. It is best grown in partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in spring and replant. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in spring in a cold frame or in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the temperature around 70°F (21°C). The seedlings should appear in 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum tricornoides
Bulbophyllum tricornoides can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Bulbophyllum tricornoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum tricornoides?
Bulbophyllum tricornoides
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum tricornoides?
Three-horned orchid
What type of plant is Bulbophyllum tricornoides?
Epiphytic orchid
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-27596: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.