Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Royen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Alp. Fl. New Guinea 2: 218 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452555
Common Names
- Alabastraceus Bulbophyllum
- Alabastraceus Orchid
- Alabastraceus Bulbophyllum Orchid
Description
Bulbophyllum alabastraceus (also called 'Alabaster Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has white, pink, or yellow flowers and grows in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum alabastraceus is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum alabastraceus is small and yellow, with six petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum alabastraceus 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 alabastraceus
Bulbophyllum alabastraceus is native to South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Bulbophyllum alabastraceus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum alabastraceus?
Bulbophyllum alabastraceus
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum alabastraceus?
Alabastraceus Bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum alabastraceus?
Bulbophyllum alabastraceus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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,