Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
verruculiferum
ID:
649952

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 14: 152 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649284



Common Names

  • Verruculiferum Orchid
  • Verruculiferum Bulbophyllum
  • Verruculiferum Haworthia


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Description

Bulbophyllum verruculiferum (also called Chinese ebony, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a grey-brown bark and its leaves are oblong-lanceolate. It is native to East Asia and is found in moist forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum verruculiferum is a species of orchid native to India. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum verruculiferum is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum verruculiferum is a slow-growing, evergreen epiphyte that prefers partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from seed or division. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum verruculiferum

Bulbophyllum verruculiferum is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Bulbophyllum verruculiferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum verruculiferum?

Bulbophyllum verruculiferum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum verruculiferum?

Verruculiferum Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum verruculiferum?

Tropical rainforests in South East Asia

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,