Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bicoloratum
ID:
463875

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 33: 218 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463207



Common Names

  • Two-colored Bulbophyllum
  • Two-colored Orchid
  • Two-colored Bearded Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum bicolor Jum. & H.Perrier [illegitimate]
  • Bulbophyllum coeruleum H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum theiochlamys Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum bicoloratum (also called Two-colored Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous species of the Bulbophyllum genus. It is native to the Mediterranean region and typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas. The plant has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum bicoloratum is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum bicoloratum is a yellow, five-petaled bloom. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum bicoloratum is a terrestrial orchid species native to tropical Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It likes warm temperatures and bright, indirect light. It prefers to be grown in a well-draining potting mix, such as a mix of orchid bark and perlite. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum bicoloratum

Bulbophyllum bicoloratum is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Bulbophyllum bicoloratum FAQ

What are the common names for Bulbophyllum bicoloratum?

Two-colored bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum bicoloratum?

Tropical rainforests

What is the flowering period of Bulbophyllum bicoloratum?

Year-round

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-25267: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.