Status:
valid
Authors:
Summerh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1928: 76 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500031
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum frostii
- Frost's Bulbophyllum
- Frost's Orchid
Synonyms
- Bulbophyllum bootanoides (Guillaumin) Seidenf. [unknown]
- Cirrhopetalum bootanoides Guillaumin [unknown]
- Cirrhopetalum frostii (Summerh.) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum frostii (also called Frost's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a clump-forming habit and grows to a height of 0.3m. It has dark green, leathery leaves and yellowish-white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum frostii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and to control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum frostii has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum frostii is an evergreen, epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers and is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforests and mangroves. It can be propagated from seed or division. Sow the seeds in a well-draining, sandy soil and keep the soil moist but not wet. Divide the plants in the spring or summer and replant in a well-draining, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum frostii
Bulbophyllum frostii is native to Southeast Asia.
Bulbophyllum frostii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum frostii?
Bulbophyllum frostii
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum frostii?
Frost's Bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum frostii?
Tropical and subtropical rainforests
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,