Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
radicans
ID:
599223

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.M.Bailey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Queensland Agric. J. 1: 81 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598555

Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Radicans
  • String of Hearts
  • Climbing Rosary Vine

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Synonyms

  • Fruticicola radicans (F.M.Bailey) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum cilioglossum R.S.Rogers & Nicholls [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum radicans (also called 'Climbing Ceropegia', among many other common names) is a perennial, succulent, twining climber with cylindrical, fleshy stems. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky hillsides and on cliffs. It has small, white flowers with a yellow center.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum radicans is a popular houseplant and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum radicans has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum radicans is a tropical epiphytic orchid that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or from division of the rhizome. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. For division of the rhizome, carefully divide the rhizome into two or more sections and replant each section in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum radicans

Bulbophyllum radicans is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Bulbophyllum radicans FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Bulbophyllum radicans?

Bulbophyllum radicans prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

How much light does Bulbophyllum radicans need?

Bulbophyllum radicans prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Bulbophyllum radicans be watered?

Water Bulbophyllum radicans when the top inch of soil is dry.

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-27132: Based on the initial data import
Frederick Manson Bailey (1827-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Bailey' in the authors string.