Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
wilkianum
ID:
655117

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.E.Hunt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
N. Queensland Naturalist 14(82): 17 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654449



Common Names

  • Wilk's Bulbophyllum
  • Wilk's Orchid
  • Wilk Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum wilkianum (also called Wilk's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforests, dry savannas and rocky outcrops. The leaves are simple, ovate or elliptic-ovate, and the flowers are yellowish-green.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum wilkianum is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum wilkianum is yellow and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum wilkianum is a tropical plant native to South America. It is an evergreen perennial that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist soil and kept warm and moist until germination. Once the seedlings have established, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden. The plant prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and should be kept in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum wilkianum

Bulbophyllum wilkianum is native to New Guinea.

Bulbophyllum wilkianum FAQ

What type of soil is best for Bulbophyllum wilkianum?

Bulbophyllum wilkianum prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.

How much light does Bulbophyllum wilkianum need?

Bulbophyllum wilkianum prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Bulbophyllum wilkianum be watered?

Bulbophyllum wilkianum should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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-27757: Based on the initial data import
Trevor Edgar Hunt (b.1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.E.Hunt' in the authors string.