Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
unguiculatum
ID:
645325

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 22: 836 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644657



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum unguiculatum
  • Clawed Bulbophyllum
  • Clawed Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis unguiculata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum angustatifolium J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum bidi Govaerts [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum gibbsiae Rolfe [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum kinabaluense Rolfe [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum minutiflorum Ames & C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum pumilio Ridl. [illegitimate]
  • Bulbophyllum rajanum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum reilloi Ames [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum teres Carr [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum venustum Ames & C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis unguiculata (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum unguiculatum (also called Claw-like Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to South Africa and Namibia. It grows in shady, moist habitats and is often found growing on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum unguiculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum unguiculatum has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have narrow, linear leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum unguiculatum can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum unguiculatum

Bulbophyllum unguiculatum can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Bulbophyllum unguiculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum unguiculatum?

Bulbophyllum unguiculatum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum unguiculatum?

It is a species of orchid

Where is Bulbophyllum unguiculatum found?

It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal

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