Bulbophyllum inconspicuum
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
Bulbophyllum inconspicuum is an evergreen Perennial. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.
Height (m): 0
Where it is found
Epiphytic on tree trunks in central and southern Japan.
E. Asia - China and Japan.
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Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
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Medicine
Rating: 1
Expectorant. It is used in the treatment of stomach cancers.
Other
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How it is grown
Epiphytes grow on another plant such as a tree, non-parasitically or other object such as a building or a telegraph wire. They derive moisture and nutrients from the air and rain and sometimes from debris accumulating around them. Epiphytes are usually found in the temperate zone (e.g., many mosses, liverworts, lichens and algae) or in the tropics (e.g., many ferns, cacti, orchids, and bromeliads). This plant can be mounted on a slab of treefern, a piece of cork bark or something similar.
Propagating it:
Best place to grow: Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Habit: Perennial
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Soil:
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: 0