Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 133 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502187
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum gautierense
- Gautiere's Bulbophyllum
- Gautiere's Bulbophyll
Description
Bulbophyllum gautierense (also called Gautierense Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy leaves and clusters of small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum gautierense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Bulbophyllum gautierense are yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum gautierense is an epiphytic orchid that is propagated through division. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The plants should be grown in bright, indirect light and kept in temperatures between 10-20°C (50-68°F). Bulbophyllum gautierense should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum gautierense
Bulbophyllum gautierense is native to Mexico and Central America.
Bulbophyllum gautierense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum gautierense?
Bulbophyllum gautierense
What type of plant is Bulbophyllum gautierense?
It is an epiphytic orchid.
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum gautierense?
Gautier's 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,