Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
trigonopus
ID:
641781

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Res. Pam. Forest Res. Inst. Federation of Malaya 136: 42 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641113



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum trigonopus
  • Trigonopus Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum's Trigonopus


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis ridleyana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum pulchellum purpureum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum pulchellum brachysepalum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum asperulum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum pulchellum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum abbreviatum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum asperulum (J.J.Sm.) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum concinnum Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum trigonopus Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum trigonopus (also called stinging tree, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Australia and New Guinea. It has glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum trigonopus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum trigonopus is a small, yellow or white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum trigonopus is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum trigonopus

Bulbophyllum trigonopus is native to the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan.

Bulbophyllum trigonopus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum trigonopus?

Bulbophyllum trigonopus

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum trigonopus?

Trigonopus stinging tree

Where is Bulbophyllum trigonopus found?

It is found in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands

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,