Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
crassifolium
ID:
479889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thwaites ex Trimen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 23: 244 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479221



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum crassifolium
  • Thick-leaved Bulbophyllum
  • Crassifolium Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis crassifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Trias crassifolia (Thwaites ex Trimen) C.S.Kumar [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum crassifolium (also called 'Crassifolium Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small epiphyte, reaching up to 1 m in height, with ovate leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum crassifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum crassifolium has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with two pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum crassifolium is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers warm, humid climates and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the root system. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although this is a slower process.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum crassifolium

Bulbophyllum crassifolium is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Bulbophyllum crassifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum crassifolium?

Bulbophyllum crassifolium

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum crassifolium?

Thick-leaved Bulbophyllum

What is the family of Bulbophyllum crassifolium?

Orchidaceae

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-25585: Based on the initial data import
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
Henry Trimen (1843-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trimen' in the authors string.