Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
louisiadum
ID:
542116

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16: 123 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541448

Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum louisiadum
  • Louisiad Bulbophyllum
  • Louisiad Bulbophyllum Plant

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Description

Bulbophyllum louisiadum (also called Louisiade Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to the Louisiade Archipelago. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum louisiadum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and borders. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as headaches, fever, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum louisiadum is a small, bell-shaped bloom with five petals in shades of yellow, orange, or pink. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, delicate plants with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum louisiadum can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in spring. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 3 months at 15°c. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum louisiadum

Bulbophyllum louisiadum can be found in New Caledonia, an island in the southwest Pacific Ocean.

Bulbophyllum louisiadum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum louisiadum?

Bulbophyllum louisiadum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum louisiadum?

Louisiad Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum louisiadum?

Tropical rainforests

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-26449: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.