Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
vakonae
ID:
808630

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hermans

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Orchids Madagascar , ed. 2: 129 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807964



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Vakonae
  • Vakonae Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Vakona


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Description

Bulbophyllum vakonae (also called Vakonae Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to India. It has long, narrow leaves and grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It has a single, white flower with a yellow center. It is found in humid forests and mossy rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum vakonae is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum vakonae has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum vakonae is a tropical epiphyte orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum vakonae

Bulbophyllum vakonae is native to the Western Cape of South Africa.

Bulbophyllum vakonae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum vakonae?

Bulbophyllum vakonae

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum vakonae?

Vakona Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum vakonae?

Tropical rainforests of Madagascar

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-346202: Based on the initial data import
Johan Hermans (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hermans' in the authors string.