Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
unciniferum
ID:
645008

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seidenf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 68: 58 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644340



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum unciniferum
  • Unciniferum Bulbophyllum
  • Unciniferum Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Rhytionanthos unciniferus (Seidenf.) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum unciniferum (Seidenf.) Senghas [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum unciniferum (also called Hook-bearing Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is commonly found in humid forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum unciniferum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a cut flower and for dried flower arrangements. The plant has a sweet scent and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum unciniferum is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum unciniferum is an epiphytic orchid that grows in clumps of long, thin, wiry stems. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn. Sow seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum unciniferum

Bulbophyllum unciniferum can be found in South Africa.

Bulbophyllum unciniferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum unciniferum?

Bulbophyllum unciniferum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum unciniferum?

Hook-bearing bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum unciniferum?

Bulbophyllum unciniferum is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist, shady forests.

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-27650: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.