Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 28: 485 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468163
Common Names
- Bryoides Bulbophyllum
- Bulbophyllum Bryoides
- Bryoides Bulbophyllum
Description
Bulbophyllum bryoides (also called Bryoid Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. It is a small herbaceous perennial that grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum bryoides is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oil which is used in perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum bryoides has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum bryoides is a terrestrial orchid that is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is an easy-to-grow species that prefers warm temperatures and bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich potting mix and watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum bryoides
Bulbophyllum bryoides can be found in tropical regions of Africa and Madagascar.
Bulbophyllum bryoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum bryoides?
Bulbophyllum bryoides
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum bryoides?
Moss-like Bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum bryoides?
Tropical rainforest
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,