Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
boiteaui
ID:
465975

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 8: 38 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465307



Common Names

  • Boiteaui Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Boiteaui
  • Boiteau's Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum boiteaui (also called Boiteau's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic orchid native to Thailand. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 20 cm tall. It has small, lanceolate leaves that are dark green and glossy on top with a paler underside. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum boiteaui is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum boiteaui is a white to yellow, five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum boiteaui is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum boiteaui

Bulbophyllum boiteaui is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Bulbophyllum boiteaui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum boiteaui?

Bulbophyllum boiteaui

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum boiteaui?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the average size of Bulbophyllum boiteaui?

The tree can reach up to 15 meters in height

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,