Status:
valid
Authors:
Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 4: 303 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561043
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum nasseri
- Nasseri Bulbophyllum
- Bulbophyllum Orchid
Description
Bulbophyllum nasseri (also called Nasser's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species found in the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It has a short stem with a single leaf and a single, fragrant flower. The flower has a white-yellow color and has a long, curved lip. It grows in humid, shady areas, such as on trees or in the understory of the forest.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum nasseri is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It has a long blooming period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators. It can also be used in landscaping, as a groundcover, and as a container plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum nasseri is small, white and tubular with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum nasseri is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of wood. It requires a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Water regularly, but allow the potting medium to dry out between waterings. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced orchid fertilizer. Propagate by division or by seed.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum nasseri
Bulbophyllum nasseri is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Bulbophyllum nasseri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum nasseri?
Bulbophyllum nasseri
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum nasseri?
Nasser's bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum nasseri?
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,