Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 871 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486280
Common Names
- Desmotrichoides Bulbophyllum
- Desmotrichoides Plant
- Desmotrichoides's Bulbophyllum
Synonyms
- Bulbophyllum breviscapum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
- Bulbophyllum planifolium W.Kittr. [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum desmotrichoides (also called Bulbophyllum desmotrichoides, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to the Atlantic forest of Brazil. It has a woody stem and small white flowers. It grows in humid forests and in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum desmotrichoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a groundcover, and for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum desmotrichoides is a small, white and yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings of this plant are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum desmotrichoides is a terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical regions of South America. It is a rhizomatous plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The seeds should be sown on the surface of a moist, sterile potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum desmotrichoides
Bulbophyllum desmotrichoides is native to the tropical forests of Colombia.
Bulbophyllum desmotrichoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum desmotrichoides?
Bulbophyllum desmotrichoides
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum desmotrichoides?
Desmotrichoides Bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum desmotrichoides?
It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests
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,