Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
uniflorum
ID:
645816

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hassk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Cat. Hort. Bot. Bogor. Alt. : 39 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645148



Common Names

  • Uniflorum Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum uniflorum


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis reinwardtii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phyllorkis uniflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sarcopodium reinwardtii Lindl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum galbinum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum hewittii Ridl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum reinwardtii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum sociale Rolfe [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum variabile Ridl. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum compressum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum uniflorum variabile (Ridl.) Carr [unknown]
  • Ephippium uniflorum Blume [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis reinwardtii (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum uniflorum (also called One-Flowered Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant with fern-like leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum uniflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of forage for livestock. It has been used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bulbophyllum uniflorum are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum uniflorum is a low-growing perennial that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division in spring or by seed. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum uniflorum

Bulbophyllum uniflorum can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Bulbophyllum uniflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum uniflorum?

Bulbophyllum uniflorum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum uniflorum?

One-flowered Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum uniflorum?

It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola

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