Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 2, 8: 23 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490901
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum elegantulum
- Elegant Bulbophyllum
- Elegant-flowered Bulbophyllum
Synonyms
- Bulbophyllum pileolatum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
- Cirrhopetalum elegantulum Rolfe [unknown]
- Cirrhopetalum pileolatum Klinge [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum elegantulum (also called Elegant Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval leaves with a bright green color and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum elegantulum is a species of orchid native to India. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum elegantulum is a small, yellow-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, hard, round seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and have small, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum elegantulum is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seed should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing and the roots are healthy. The divisions should be potted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they have established.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum elegantulum
Bulbophyllum elegantulum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It can be found in moist forests, at elevations up to 1,500 m.
Bulbophyllum elegantulum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum elegantulum?
Bulbophyllum elegantulum
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum elegantulum?
Elegant Bulbophyllum
Where is Bulbophyllum elegantulum native to?
India
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,