Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
dianthum
ID:
487324

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 104: 50 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486656



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Dianthum
  • Cluster Orchid
  • Cluster Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum dianthum (also called Dianthus Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species. It has a creeping rhizome and thin roots. It is native to tropical Asia and the Pacific Islands. It grows in montane forests and on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum dianthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Bulbophyllum dianthum is small, white and bell-shaped. Seed is small, black and round-shaped. Seedlings are small, green and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum dianthum is a low-maintenance plant that can be propagated by division in spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum dianthum

Bulbophyllum dianthum is native to Southeast Asia.

Bulbophyllum dianthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum dianthum?

Bulbophyllum dianthum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum dianthum?

Dianthus Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum dianthum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-25699: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.