Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
dayanum
ID:
484595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1865: 434 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483927



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum dayanum
  • Day's Bulbophyllum
  • Day's Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis dayana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum dyphoniae Tixier [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum hispidum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis dayana (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum dayanum (also called Bulbophyllum dayana, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in moist and shady areas, and in rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum dayanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum dayanum has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on a thin, wiry stem. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and wiry with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum dayanum is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). Propagation is best done in spring or early summer by division of the clumps or by taking stem cuttings. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum dayanum

Bulbophyllum dayanum can be found in Vietnam, in the provinces of Lam Dong and Dak Lak.

Bulbophyllum dayanum FAQ

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum dayanum?

Day's Bulbophyllum

What type of soil does Bulbophyllum dayanum prefer?

Humus-rich, well-drained soil

What is the optimal temperature range for Bulbophyllum dayanum?

60-75°F

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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