Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nesiotes
ID:
562601

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seidenf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 33: 131 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561933



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Nesiotes
  • Nesiotes Bulbophyllum
  • Nesiotes Bulbophyllum Tree


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Description

Bulbophyllum nesiotes (also called 'Island Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small epiphytic plant with a creeping rhizome and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to the tropical islands of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, and is found in humid forests and coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum nesiotes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum nesiotes has small, yellow flowers with a rounded seed capsule. The seedlings have elliptic to ovate leaves and a white-tomentose stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum nesiotes is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from mature, healthy plants and potted in a potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum nesiotes

Bulbophyllum nesiotes is native to the Seychelles and can be found in the forests of Mahé.

Bulbophyllum nesiotes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum nesiotes?

Bulbophyllum nesiotes

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum nesiotes?

Island Bulbophyllum

Where is Bulbophyllum nesiotes native to?

Indo-China, Malesia

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-26725: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.