Bulbophyllum mutabile
(Blume) Lindl.
Orchidaceae
Bulbophyllum ceratostyloides (Schltr.) Schltr.
Bulbophyllum illudens Ridl.
Bulbophyllum pokapindjangense J.J.Sm.
Bulbophyllum semipellucidum J.J.Sm.
Callista brachypetala (Lindl.) Kuntze
Dendrobium brachypetalum Lindl.
Diphyes mutabilis Blume
Phyllorkis mutabilis (Blume) Kuntze
Common Name:
General Information
Bulbophyllum mutabile is a perennial orchid with a pendulous habit. It grows as an epiphyte on trees in montane forests[
987- Title
- The Gardens' Bulletin Singapore Vol. 47 Part 2
- Publication
-
- Author
- Turner I.M.
- Publisher
- Singapore Botanic Gardens; Singapore
- Year
- 1995
- ISBN
- 0374-7859
- Description
- A botanical journal, this edition contains a catalogue of the vascular plants of Malaya.
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Southeast Asia - Peninsula Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines
Habitat
An epiphyte in montane forest[
987- Title
- The Gardens' Bulletin Singapore Vol. 47 Part 2
- Publication
-
- Author
- Turner I.M.
- Publisher
- Singapore Botanic Gardens; Singapore
- Year
- 1995
- ISBN
- 0374-7859
- Description
- A botanical journal, this edition contains a catalogue of the vascular plants of Malaya.
].
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Perennial |
| Height | 0.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The leaf is boiled and the decoction is used as a bath to treat fevers caused by black magic[
357- Title
- Medicinal Plants of Kadazandusun, Malaysia.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Julius Kulip; Sining Unchi; George Majawat.
- Website
- http://www.borneofocus.com/saip/vaic/R&D/article13.htm
- Publisher
- Forestry Research Centre, Sabah
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A report from the Forestry Research Centre at Sabah, listing the plants that are used medicinally by local peoples. Very brief list of Botanical names and uses. Also published on the internet.
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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