Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
auriflorum
ID:
460491

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 6: 109 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459823



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum auriflorum
  • Golden-flowered Bulbophyllum
  • Golden-flowered Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum auriflorum (also called Golden-flowered Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum auriflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum auriflorum is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a yellow center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum auriflorum is an epiphytic orchid that is native to tropical Asia. It grows in moist, well-drained soils and prefers bright indirect light. It is propagated by division or seed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-drained soil in a bright location. Water regularly and fertilize in spring.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum auriflorum

Bulbophyllum auriflorum is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in moist, shady areas in the wild.

Bulbophyllum auriflorum FAQ

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum auriflorum?

Bulbophyllum auriflorum is an epiphytic orchid.

Where does Bulbophyllum auriflorum grow?

Bulbophyllum auriflorum grows in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade.

What color are the flowers of Bulbophyllum auriflorum?

The flowers of Bulbophyllum auriflorum are usually yellow or white.

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,