Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
minutum
ID:
555125

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thouars

Source:
wcs

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Hist. Orchid. : t. 110 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554457



Common Names

  • Minute Orchid
  • Small Orchid
  • Little Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis minuta Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum implexum Jum. & H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis minuta (Thouars) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum minutum (also called Miniature Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has small yellow flowers and grows in humid, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum minutum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum minutum has small, yellowish-green flowers with a white lip. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum minutum 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 minutum

Bulbophyllum minutum can be found in tropical Asia, including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Bulbophyllum minutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum minutum?

Bulbophyllum minutum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum minutum?

Orchid

Where is Bulbophyllum minutum found?

Tropical regions of 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,

References