Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
flavescens
ID:
497872

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 54 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497204



Common Names

  • Flavescens Bulbophyllum
  • Yellow Bulbophyllum
  • Yellow Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis adenopetala Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phyllorkis flavescens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum adenopetalum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum barrinum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum exiliscapum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum flavescens temelense J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum lanceolatum Ames & C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum montigenum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum puberulum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum ramosii Ames [unknown]
  • Diphyes flavescens Blume [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis adenopetala (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis flavescens (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum flavescens (also called Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in tropical moist montane forests. It has a rosette of leaves and a tall, erect inflorescence with yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum flavescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum flavescens is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seeds of this plant are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum flavescens is an epiphytic plant that prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum flavescens

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

Bulbophyllum flavescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum flavescens?

Bulbophyllum flavescens

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum flavescens?

A flowering plant

Where is Bulbophyllum flavescens found?

Tropical Africa

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-25888: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.