Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
1333930

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 39: 57 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346384

Common Names

  • Bucephalandra filiformis
  • Filiform Bucephalandra
  • Filiform Orchid

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Description

Bucephalandra filiformis (also called 'Thread-like Bucephalandra', among many other common names) is a terrestrial plant native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has bright green foliage and white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Bucephalandra filiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bucephalandra filiformis has a white flower with a yellow spadix and a white spathe. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bucephalandra filiformis can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The root ball should be carefully divided into sections and each section replanted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Bucephalandra filiformis

Bucephalandra filiformis can be found in the south-east of Borneo.

Bucephalandra filiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bucephalandra filiformis?

Bucephalandra filiformis

What type of plant is Bucephalandra filiformis?

Bucephalandra filiformis is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family.

Where is Bucephalandra filiformis native to?

Bucephalandra filiformis is native to Borneo.

Species in the Bucephalandra genus

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
Sin Yeng Wong (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Wong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77157309-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.