Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
minutissimum
ID:
555063

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 11: 53 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554395



Common Names

  • Minutissimum Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum minutissimum
  • Miniature Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis minutissima Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum moniliforme F.Muell. [illegitimate]
  • Bulbophyllum moniliforme R.King [illegitimate]
  • Dendrobium minutissimum F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Dendrobium nummulifolium R.King [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis minutissima (F.Muell.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum minutissimum (also called Miniature Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions of Asia and the Pacific Islands. It has small, yellowish-green flowers and long, thin leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum minutissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as colds, coughs, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum minutissimum has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum minutissimum is a hardy, drought-tolerant epiphyte that grows in partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is tolerant of alkaline soils. Propagation is by division or tissue culture. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Tissue culture is best done in a laboratory setting.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum minutissimum

Bulbophyllum minutissimum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.

Bulbophyllum minutissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum minutissimum?

Bulbophyllum minutissimum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum minutissimum?

Tiny Bulbophyllum

What is the habitat of Bulbophyllum minutissimum?

Tropical forests

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