Bulbophyllum tumidum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tumidum
ID:
643517
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Verm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Orchids Borneo 2: 101 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642849
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum tumidum
- Tumid Bulbophyllum
- African Bulbophyllum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bulbophyllum tumidum (also called Tumid Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum tumidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum tumidum is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, delicate stems and small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum tumidum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum tumidum
Bulbophyllum tumidum can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Bulbophyllum tumidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum tumidum?
Bulbophyllum tumidum
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum tumidum?
Tumid Bulbophyllum
What is the family of Bulbophyllum tumidum?
Orchidaceae
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-27636: Based on the initial data import
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.