Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Hemsl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 3: 213 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458160
Common Names
- Aristatum
- Aristatum Pink Tassels
- Aristatum Tassel Bush
Synonyms
- Phyllorkis aristata Kuntze [unknown]
- Bolbophyllaria aristata Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Phyllorchis aristata (Hemsl.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum aristatum (also called 'Aristate Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South America. It has a single, thin leaf and a single, small flower. It is found in tropical rainforests, often growing on trees.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum aristatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum aristatum is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum aristatum is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in areas with low rainfall. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum aristatum
Bulbophyllum aristatum is found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Indonesia.
Bulbophyllum aristatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum aristatum?
Bulbophyllum aristatum
What type of plant is Bulbophyllum aristatum?
It is an epiphytic orchid
Where is Bulbophyllum aristatum found?
It is found in tropical Africa
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,