Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
marivelense
ID:
549949

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 7: 132 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549281



Common Names

  • Marivelense Bulbophyllum
  • Mariveles Bulbophyllum
  • Mariveles Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum marivelense (also called Marivel Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an evergreen epiphytic orchid native to Madagascar. It is a low-growing plant with long, thin leaves and small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist, humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum marivelense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum marivelense has small, yellow flowers with a red lip. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum marivelense is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions of Asia. It is a low-growing plant with small, star-shaped flowers that bloom in shades of pink, purple, and white. The plant prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes in spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to flower.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum marivelense

Bulbophyllum marivelense can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Bulbophyllum marivelense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum marivelense?

Bulbophyllum marivelense

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum marivelense?

Mariveles Bulbophyllum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum marivelense?

An epiphytic orchid

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-26528: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.