Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 7: 134 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657462
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum zambalense
- Zambalense Bulbophyllum
- Zambalense
Description
Bulbophyllum zambalense (also called Zambales Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small, epiphytic shrub with ovate to lanceolate leaves and white to pink flowers. It is native to Central America and northern South America, where it grows in wet montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum zambalense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Bulbophyllum zambalense has white flowers with yellow-green stripes and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum zambalense is an epiphytic orchid that is native to the Philippines. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°C (50°F).
Where to Find Bulbophyllum zambalense
Bulbophyllum zambalense is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Bulbophyllum zambalense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum zambalense?
Bulbophyllum zambalense
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum zambalense?
Tropical rainforests of the Philippines
What are the common names of Bulbophyllum zambalense?
Zambales Bulbophyllum, Zambales Orchid
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,