Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 7: 142 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653355
Common Names
- Weber's Bulbophyllum
- Weber's Bulb
- Weber's Orchid
Synonyms
- Bulbophyllum baucoense Ames [unknown]
- Cirrhopetalum baucoense (Ames) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]
- Cirrhopetalum weberi (Ames) Senghas [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum weberi (also called Weber's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Africa and Madagascar. It has a short stem and long, thin leaves. It grows on trees in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum weberi is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum weberi has white flowers with a yellow centre and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum weberi is a perennial epiphyte that can be propagated by division. It requires well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. The plant should be divided in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in individual pots. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum weberi
Bulbophyllum weberi can be found in South Africa.
Bulbophyllum weberi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum weberi?
Bulbophyllum weberi
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum weberi?
Weber's Bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum weberi?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and 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,