Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
coloratum
ID:
476721

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 39: 2 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476053



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum coloratum
  • Coloratum Bulbophyllum
  • Coloratum Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Hapalochilus coloratus (J.J.Sm.) Garay & W.Kittr. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum coloratum (also called Colorful Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum coloratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum coloratum has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum coloratum is a tropical epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer, with each division containing at least three pseudobulbs. Plant the divisions in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum coloratum

Bulbophyllum coloratum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Bulbophyllum coloratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum coloratum?

Bulbophyllum coloratum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum coloratum?

Colored Bulbophyllum

What is the distribution of Bulbophyllum coloratum?

Bulbophyllum coloratum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast 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,

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