Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
expallidum
ID:
494744

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Verm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 54: 146 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494076



Common Names

  • Expallidum Bulbophyllum
  • Expallidum's Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Expallidum


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Description

Bulbophyllum expallidum (also called 'Pale Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid with small, bright green leaves and small white flowers in summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum expallidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant. It is also used as a ground cover and in borders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum expallidum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne on a short inflorescence. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum expallidum is a perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C).

Where to Find Bulbophyllum expallidum

Bulbophyllum expallidum can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Bulbophyllum expallidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum expallidum?

Bulbophyllum expallidum

What is the family of Bulbophyllum expallidum?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum expallidum?

Pale Bulbophyllum

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-25837: Based on the initial data import
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.