Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
exiguum
ID:
494329

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 2: 72 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493661



Common Names

  • Exiguum Bulbophyllum
  • Exiguum Orchid
  • Exiguum Bearded Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis exigua Kuntze [unknown]
  • Adelopetalum exiguum (F.Muell.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Dendrobium caleyi A.Cunn. [unknown]
  • Dendrobium exiguum F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Dendrobium pygmaeum A.Cunn. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis exigua (F.Muell.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum exiguum (also called Tiny Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the mountains of Southeast Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and short stems with small yellow flowers. It grows in rocky crevices and alpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum exiguum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum exiguum is yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum exiguum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn, with each division containing at least one growth point. The plant prefers partial shade and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum exiguum

Bulbophyllum exiguum is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Bulbophyllum exiguum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum exiguum?

Bulbophyllum exiguum is found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests in Central and South America.

What type of soil does Bulbophyllum exiguum prefer?

Bulbophyllum exiguum prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

How much light does Bulbophyllum exiguum need?

Bulbophyllum exiguum prefers bright, indirect light.

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,

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