Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gramineum
ID:
506106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 184 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505438



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum gramineum
  • Grass-like Bulbophyllum
  • Grass-like Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum gramineum (also called Gramineum 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 gramineum 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 gramineum has yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum gramineum is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the offsets. The offsets can be separated from the mother plant when they are about 5 cm in diameter.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum gramineum

Bulbophyllum gramineum is native to Southeast Asia, where it can be found in tropical rainforests. It is commonly found in the countries of Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Bulbophyllum gramineum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum gramineum?

Bulbophyllum gramineum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum gramineum?

Bulbophyllum gramineum is an orchid species.

Where is Bulbophyllum gramineum native to?

Bulbophyllum gramineum is native to India and Sri Lanka.

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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