Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aureum
ID:
460388

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 2, 8: 22 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459720



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum aureum
  • Aureum Bulbophyllum
  • Aureum Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis aurea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum aureum Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis aurea (Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum aureum (also called Golden Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It is found in moist, humid, and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum aureum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a groundcover in large areas. It is also used for erosion control and as a habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum aureum has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum aureum is a tropical evergreen epiphyte that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by division or tissue culture.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum aureum

Bulbophyllum aureum can be found in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Bulbophyllum aureum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum aureum?

Bulbophyllum aureum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum aureum?

Golden Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum aureum?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

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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