Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hystricinum
ID:
513456

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 840 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512788



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum hystricinum
  • Hystricinum Orchid
  • Hystricinum Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum hystricinum (also called the Bristly Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia and the western Pacific islands. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, thin, wiry stem and a single, thin, wiry leaf. It has small, yellowish-green flowers, each with a long, thin, bristly lip. It is found growing in the canopy of tropical rainforests, often on the bark of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum hystricinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum hystricinum has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have short, slender stems and small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum hystricinum is a hardy, evergreen epiphyte native to tropical regions. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum hystricinum

Bulbophyllum hystricinum can be found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Bulbophyllum hystricinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum hystricinum?

Bulbophyllum hystricinum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum hystricinum?

Hystricinum Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum hystricinum?

Tropical rainforests

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-26132: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.