Bulbophyllum tumoriferum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tumoriferum
ID:
643626
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 830 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642958
Common Names
- Tumoriferum Bulbophyllum
- Bulbophyllum tumoriferum
- Tumoriferum
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Bulbophyllum tumoriferum (also called Tumor-bearing Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a short stem and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in wet, grassy areas and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum tumoriferum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum tumoriferum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and are contained in a capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Bulbophyllum tumoriferum is a short-lived perennial that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. The plant can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum tumoriferum
Bulbophyllum tumoriferum is native to Brazil.
Bulbophyllum tumoriferum FAQ
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum tumoriferum?
Tumor-bearing Bulbophyllum
What is the growth habit of Bulbophyllum tumoriferum?
It is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to 1-2 m tall.
What is the flowering period of Bulbophyllum tumoriferum?
It typically flowers from late spring to early summer.
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-27637: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.