Bulbophyllum gomesii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gomesii
ID:
505031
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fraga
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Bradea 8(24): 136 (1999).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504363
Common Names
- Gomes' Bulbophyllum
- Gomes' Orchid
- Gomes' Bulbophyllum Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bulbophyllum gomesii (also called Gomes' Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It grows in humid tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum gomesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Bulbophyllum gomesii are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Bulbophyllum gomesii is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 foot tall. It is native to tropical regions of South America. It has small, bright green leaves that grow in a rosette pattern. It produces small, yellow flowers in the summer. Propagation is by division. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum gomesii
Bulbophyllum gomesii is native to Brazil and is found in the Atlantic Forest biome in the states of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
Bulbophyllum gomesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum gomesii?
Bulbophyllum gomesii
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum gomesii?
Gomesii
Where is Bulbophyllum gomesii found?
Brazil
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-26004: Based on the initial data import
Claudio Nicoletti de Fraga: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fraga' in the authors string.