Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
leysianum
ID:
1223837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Hort. Soc. 17: cxxxiv (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223175



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Leysianum
  • Leysianum Orchid
  • Leysianum


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Description

Bulbophyllum leysianum (also called Leysian Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and a single flower with yellow petals and a yellow-green pouch. It grows in moist, humus-rich soils in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum leysianum is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as cut flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum leysianum is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum leysianum is an epiphytic orchid native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a pot with a well-drained, humus-rich soil mix. It prefers partial shade and should be kept moist during the growing season. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum leysianum

Bulbophyllum leysianum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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,