Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
trifolium
ID:
641409

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 32: 278 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640741



Common Names

  • Trifolium Orchid
  • Three-leaved Orchid
  • Bulbophyllum Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum tacitum Carr [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum trifolium (also called Three-leaved 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 trifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum trifolium is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by division or seed in spring or autumn. Deadhead to encourage re-blooming.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum trifolium

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

Bulbophyllum trifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum trifolium?

Bulbophyllum trifolium

What is the family of Bulbophyllum trifolium?

Orchidaceae

Where is Bulbophyllum trifolium found?

It is found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Burma

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