Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
wolfei
ID:
655770

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Gray & D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 3: 331 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655102



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Wolfei
  • Wolfei Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Wolfei


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Synonyms

  • Serpenticaulis wolfei (B.Gray & D.L.Jones) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum wolfei (also called Wolf's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with small, yellow flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in humid, tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum wolfei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bulbophyllum wolfei are small, yellow, and clustered in a raceme. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum wolfei can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum wolfei

Bulbophyllum wolfei can be found in the mountains of New Guinea.

Bulbophyllum wolfei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum wolfei?

Bulbophyllum wolfei

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum wolfei?

Wolf's bulbophyllum

Where is Bulbophyllum wolfei found?

It is found in the tropical forests of Southeast 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-27764: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Bruce Gray (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Gray' in the authors string.