Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
discolor
ID:
488634

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 790 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487966



Common Names

  • Discolor Bulbophyllum
  • Finger Orchid
  • Finger Flower


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Synonyms

  • Peltopus discolor (Schltr.) Szlach. & Marg. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum discolor (also called 'Discolor', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in humid, shady areas. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum discolor is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive problems, and respiratory disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bulbophyllum discolor sub. cubitale J.J.Verm.
Bulbophyllum discolor sub. discolor

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum discolor has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are followed by small, round, brown seed capsules. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum discolor is a species of orchid native to tropical Africa. It is a terrestrial orchid, growing in moist, shady areas. Propagation is by division of the rhizome. Cultivation is best in a well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum discolor

Bulbophyllum discolor is native to Southeast Asia.

Bulbophyllum discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum discolor?

Bulbophyllum discolor

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum discolor?

Two-colored bulbophyllum

What are the growing requirements of Bulbophyllum discolor?

Bulbophyllum discolor prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.

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-25718: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.