Status:
valid
Authors:
Schuit. & de Vogel
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
J. Orchideenfr. 9: 218 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342040
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum Ramulicola
- Ramulicola Orchid
- Ramulicola Bulbophyllum
Description
Bulbophyllum ramulicola (also called Ramulicolous 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 ramulicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum ramulicola has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and round, with a single, slender stem and a few small, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum ramulicola is a species of epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It is a small plant with thin, wiry stems and small, fan-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and fragrant, with white petals and a yellow-green lip. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and regular watering.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum ramulicola
Bulbophyllum ramulicola is native to tropical regions of Asia, such as India, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Bulbophyllum ramulicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum ramulicola?
Bulbophyllum ramulicola
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum ramulicola?
Ramulicola bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum ramulicola?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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,