Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
collettii
ID:
476481

Status:
valid

Authors:
King & Pantl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 66: 585 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475813



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum collettii
  • Collett's Bulbophyllum
  • Collett's Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum collettii (also called Collett's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Africa and Asia. It has pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry and wet habitats, such as grasslands, forests, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum collettii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum collettii has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum collettii is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, lowland forests. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizome, which should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The divisions should be transplanted when they reach a height of 15-20 cm.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum collettii

Bulbophyllum collettii is native to India and can be found in moist forests and riverbanks.

Bulbophyllum collettii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum collettii?

Bulbophyllum collettii

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum collettii?

Collettii Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum collettii?

Bulbophyllum collettii is native to tropical Asia

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-25517: Based on the initial data import
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Robert Pantling (1856-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pantl.' in the authors string.