Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Bulbophyllum Thouars [319]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Orchidaceae

family_ja: ラン

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description_en: Genus of 1,000-1,200 species of very variable, evergreen, epiphytic orchids from a range of habitats throughout tropical and subtropical regions. They have creeping or pendent rhizomes with angular pseudobulbs bearing 1 or 2 apical, ovate, oval, oblong-oval, or lance-shaped leaves. Flowers are borne at various times of the year, in basal racemes or umbels, occasionally singly. Many are pungent or sweet-smelling.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Divide when the plant fills the pot and "flows" over the sides.

pests_en: Susceptible to red spider mites, aphids, and mealybugs.

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comment: Tropical

comment_ja: ムギラン，マメヅタラン

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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