Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
triflorum
ID:
641300

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Blume ex Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 3: 646 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640632



Common Names

  • Three-flowered Bulbophyllum
  • Triflorum Bulbophyllum
  • Triflorum Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Odontostylis triflora Breda [unknown]
  • Phyllorkis triflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis triflora (Breda) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum triflorum (also called Three-flowered Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and tall stems with small, white flowers. It grows in tropical forests and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum triflorum is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its roots and leaves being used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum triflorum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round seedpods. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum triflorum is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to China. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position in cooler climates.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum triflorum

Bulbophyllum triflorum can be found in tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines, at altitudes of 500-1,500 m.

Bulbophyllum triflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum triflorum?

Bulbophyllum triflorum

What are the common names of Bulbophyllum triflorum?

Three-flowered bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum triflorum?

Tropical forests of 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-27603: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.