Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aspersum
ID:
459448

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 132 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458780



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum aspersum
  • Aspersum Bulbophyllum
  • Rough Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum aspersum (also called spotted bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic orchid with ovate leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to tropical Asia. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum aspersum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum aspersum has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum aspersum is an evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagate by seed or division.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum aspersum

Bulbophyllum aspersum is found in India and Sri Lanka.

Bulbophyllum aspersum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum aspersum?

Bulbophyllum aspersum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum aspersum?

Speckled Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum aspersum?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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,

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