Bulbophyllum comberipictum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comberipictum
ID:
342675
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Verm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 54: 94 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342007
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum comberipictum
- Comberipictum Bulbophyllum
- Bulbophyllum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bulbophyllum comberipictum (also called Comber's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to New Guinea, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is an evergreen epiphyte that grows up to 1 m tall, with a rosette of long, thin leaves up to 0.5 m long.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum comberipictum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum comberipictum has small, yellowish-green flowers with a white lip. The flowers are borne on a thin, wiry stem. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.
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Bulbophyllum comberipictum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every few months.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum comberipictum
Bulbophyllum comberipictum is native to tropical forests of Central and South America.
Bulbophyllum comberipictum FAQ
What type of plant is Bulbophyllum comberipictum?
Bulbophyllum comberipictum is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family.
Where does Bulbophyllum comberipictum grow?
Bulbophyllum comberipictum is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.
What is the average size of Bulbophyllum comberipictum?
Bulbophyllum comberipictum typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.
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-222215: Based on the initial data import
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.