Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
trifarium
ID:
640874

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1910: 280 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640206



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum trifarium
  • Three-leaved Bulbophyllum
  • Three-leaved Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum trifarium (also called 'Three-leaved Bulbophyllum', 'Three-leaved Orchid', 'Three-leaved Orchid', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and tall, erect stems with white flowers. It is found in moist forests, open woods, and along streams in tropical Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum trifarium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The flowers are edible and can be used to make tea or as a garnish for salads.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum trifarium has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum trifarium is a tropical epiphyte or lithophyte that is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining, chunky medium such as bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome. It blooms in the spring and summer with fragrant, white flowers.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum trifarium

Bulbophyllum trifarium can be found in tropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

Bulbophyllum trifarium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum trifarium?

Bulbophyllum trifarium

What are the common names of Bulbophyllum trifarium?

Three-leaved Orchid, Three-leaved Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum trifarium?

Tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia

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,

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