Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
erioides
ID:
493464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee , Nachtr.: 201 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492796



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Erioides
  • Erioides Orchid
  • Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum erioides (also called Woolly Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in humid forests. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum erioides is used for its fragrant flowers, which are used to make perfumes and medicines. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellow flowers with five petals. Seed: Tiny, black seeds. Seedlings: Produce a rosette of leaves with a central stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum erioides is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers warm temperatures and bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-drained potting mix and watered regularly.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum erioides

Bulbophyllum erioides can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Bulbophyllum erioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum erioides?

Bulbophyllum erioides

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum erioides?

Erioides Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum erioides?

Bulbophyllum erioides is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands

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-25815: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.