Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
vulcanicum
ID:
652819

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 51: 383 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652151



Common Names

  • Vulcan Bulbophyllum
  • Vulcanicum Bulbophyllum
  • Vulcan Bulbophyllum Palm


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Description

Bulbophyllum vulcanicum (also called 'Vulcan Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the genus Bulbophyllum. It is found in the tropical rainforests of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It is an epiphyte, growing on trees and other plants in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum vulcanicum is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum vulcanicum is a small, yellowish-green flower with a four-lobed calyx and a single petal. The seed is a small, hard, round nut with a narrow, pointed apex. The seedlings are small, with two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum vulcanicum is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. When propagating by division, the rhizomes should be divided and planted in a warm, moist environment. The plants should be kept in partial shade until they have taken root.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum vulcanicum

Bulbophyllum vulcanicum can be found in the Philippines.

Bulbophyllum vulcanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum vulcanicum?

Bulbophyllum vulcanicum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum vulcanicum?

Bulbophyllum vulcanicum is a species of orchid.

Where is Bulbophyllum vulcanicum found?

Bulbophyllum vulcanicum is found in the Philippines.

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,

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