Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
dickasonii
ID:
487840

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seidenf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 33: 192 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487172



Common Names

  • Dickasonii Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Dickasonii
  • Dickasonii Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Tripudianthes dickasonii (Seidenf.) Szlach. & Kras [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum dickasonii (also called Dickason's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a low-growing, perennial herb native to South America. It has a rosette of narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small flowers with four petals. Bulbophyllum dickasonii is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum dickasonii is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, such as coughs, colds, and skin irritations. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. The plant is also used as an ornamental, as its flowers are attractive and its foliage is dense.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum dickasonii has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum dickasonii is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum dickasonii

Bulbophyllum dickasonii is native to South America and can be found in countries such as Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Bulbophyllum dickasonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum dickasonii?

Bulbophyllum dickasonii

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum dickasonii?

Dickason's Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum dickasonii?

It is found in tropical rainforests

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-25706: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.