Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bootanense
ID:
466351

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.S.P.Parish & Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 30: 153 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465683



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Bootanense
  • Bootan Bulbophyllum
  • Bootan Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Rhytionanthos bootanensis (C.S.P.Parish & Rchb.f.) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum bootanense (also called 'Bhutan Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is an evergreen epiphytic orchid that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India, Bhutan, and Nepal, and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum bootanense is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and for making dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum bootanense is a white, five-lobed corolla with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum bootanense is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division or tissue culture. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum bootanense

Bulbophyllum bootanense can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Bulbophyllum bootanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum bootanense?

Bulbophyllum bootanense

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum bootanense?

It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.

What is the flower color of Bulbophyllum bootanense?

The flowers are white or yellowish-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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-25311: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Charles Samuel Pollock Parish (1822-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.P.Parish' in the authors string.