Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
crassicaudatum
ID:
479703

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames & C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 6: 170 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479035



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum crassicaudatum
  • Thick-Tailed Bulbophyllum
  • Thick-Tailed Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum crassicaudatum (also called the thick-tailed bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in humid forests and is characterized by its small, ovate leaves and its white flowers with yellowish-green stripes.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum crassicaudatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum crassicaudatum is a small, yellow, tubular flower with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum crassicaudatum is a perennial epiphyte that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or divided from existing plants. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum crassicaudatum

Bulbophyllum crassicaudatum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Bulbophyllum crassicaudatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum crassicaudatum?

Bulbophyllum crassicaudatum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum crassicaudatum?

Thick-tailed Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum crassicaudatum?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:618682-1: Based on the initial data import