Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
agastor
ID:
453020

Status:
valid

Authors:
Garay, Hamer & Siegerist

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 11: 224 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452352



Common Names

  • Agastor Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum agastor
  • Bulbophyllum orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum agastor (also called Agastor Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid native to tropical Asia and Australia. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. It is found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum agastor is a popular ornamental plant with fragrant, pink flowers. It is often used as a ground cover in gardens and is also used to create living walls. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum agastor has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum agastor is an epiphytic orchid that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum agastor

Bulbophyllum agastor is native to tropical Africa and can be found in rainforests and moist woodlands.

Bulbophyllum agastor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum agastor?

Bulbophyllum agastor

What is the family of Bulbophyllum agastor?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum agastor?

Giant Bulbophyllum

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-25089: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Fritz Hamer (1912-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hamer' in the authors string.
Emly Steffan Siegerist (1925-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siegerist' in the authors string.