Status:
valid
Authors:
Basser
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 5: 401 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452465
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum aggregatum
- Bulbophyllum
- Aggregatum
Description
Bulbophyllum aggregatum (also called Aggregate Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic or lithophytic herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum aggregatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum aggregatum is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, green stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum aggregatum is a terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical Asia. It is best grown in a medium that is composed of equal parts of peat moss, perlite, and bark chips. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum aggregatum
Bulbophyllum aggregatum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests and grasslands in Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.
Bulbophyllum aggregatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum aggregatum?
Bulbophyllum aggregatum
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum aggregatum?
Aggregated Bulbophyllum
What is the family of Bulbophyllum aggregatum?
Orchidaceae
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,