Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gracillimum
ID:
506066

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1907: 412 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505398



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum gracillimum
  • Gracillimum Bulbophyllum
  • Graceful Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum leratii J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum microbulbon Ridl. [illegitimate]
  • Bulbophyllum psittacoides J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum gracillimum Rolfe [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum leratii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum psittacoides Ridl. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum warianum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum le-ratii Kraenzl. [illegitimate]
  • Bulbophyllum psittacoides (Ridl.) Ridl. [deprecated]

Description

Bulbophyllum gracillimum (also called Gracillimum Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a short stem and its leaves are linear-lanceolate. It grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum gracillimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum gracillimum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum gracillimum is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, fertile soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum gracillimum

Bulbophyllum gracillimum is native to tropical Asia. It can be found in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China.

Bulbophyllum gracillimum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum gracillimum?

Bulbophyllum gracillimum is native to tropical regions of South America.

What is the average size of Bulbophyllum gracillimum?

Bulbophyllum gracillimum typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

What is the blooming season of Bulbophyllum gracillimum?

Bulbophyllum gracillimum typically blooms in the spring and summer months.

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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