Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
frustrans
ID:
500793

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 45: 8 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500125



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum frustrans
  • Frustrating Bulbophyllum
  • Frustrating Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Hapalochilus frustrans (J.J.Sm.) Garay & W.Kittr. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum frustrans (also called Frustrating 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 frustrans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum frustrans has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum frustrans is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum frustrans

Bulbophyllum frustrans can be found in Southeast Asia.

Bulbophyllum frustrans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum frustrans?

Bulbophyllum frustrans

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum frustrans?

Frustrating Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum frustrans?

Bulbophyllum frustrans is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical 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,

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