Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
artostigma
ID:
459238

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Verm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Orchid Monogr. 7: 153 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458570



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum artostigma
  • Artostigma Bulbophyllum
  • Artostigma Parakeet Flower


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Synonyms

  • Peltopus artostigma (J.J.Verm.) Szlach. & Marg. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum artostigma (also called Artostigma, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in India, Myanmar, and Thailand. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants or trees, and has long, thin, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum artostigma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum artostigma is a small, bell-shaped bloom with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum artostigma is a tropical epiphyte that is best grown in a potting mix of bark and perlite. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizome. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum artostigma

Bulbophyllum artostigma can be found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Bulbophyllum artostigma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum artostigma?

Bulbophyllum artostigma

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum artostigma?

Artostigma Bulbophyllum

What is the family of Bulbophyllum artostigma?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-25200: Based on the initial data import
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.