Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 19: 10 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640316
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum trifilum
- Trifilum Bulbophyllum
- Three-Leaf Bulbophyllum
Description
Bulbophyllum trifilum (also called Three-Filed Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Orchidaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found growing in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces tall, erect stems with white and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum trifilum is a plant that is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Bulbophyllum trifilum sub. filisepalum (J.J.Sm.) J.J.Verm.
Bulbophyllum trifilum sub. trifilum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum trifilum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with three petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. Seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a flower bud at the top.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum trifilum is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by division in spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in autumn or spring.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum trifilum
Bulbophyllum trifilum is native to the tropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Bulbophyllum trifilum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum trifilum?
Bulbophyllum trifilum
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum trifilum?
Three-leaved Bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum trifilum?
Tropical rainforests
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,