Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
griffithii
ID:
506796

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 6: 247 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506128



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum griffithii
  • Griffithii Bulbophyllum
  • Griffithii


Searching for Bulbophyllum griffithii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis bulbophylli Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sarcopodium griffithii Lindl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum calodictyon Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum chitouense S.S.Ying [unknown]
  • Dendrobium bulbophylli Griff. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis bulbophylli (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum griffithii (also called 'Griffith's Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum griffithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum griffithii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and light green.

Searching for Bulbophyllum griffithii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum griffithii is a slow-growing, evergreen epiphyte that grows up to 1m (3ft) tall. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of mature plants.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum griffithii

Bulbophyllum griffithii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.

Bulbophyllum griffithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum griffithii?

Bulbophyllum griffithii

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum griffithii?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the average height of Bulbophyllum griffithii?

1-2 meters

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