Status:
valid
Authors:
Borba & E.C.Smidt
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 29 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342015
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum Filifolium
- Filifolium Orchid
- Filifolium Bulbophyllum
Description
Bulbophyllum filifolium (also called Thread-leaved 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 filifolium is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its fragrant flowers and is a popular choice for flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum filifolium 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum filifolium is a terrestrial orchid native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum filifolium
Bulbophyllum filifolium is native to tropical forests of Central and South America.
Bulbophyllum filifolium FAQ
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum filifolium?
Thread-leaved Bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum filifolium?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
How often should Bulbophyllum filifolium be watered?
Once a week
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,