Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
obrienianum
ID:
566950

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 12: 332 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566282



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum obrienianum
  • O'Brien's Bulbophyllum
  • O'Brienianum Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum obrienianum (also called 'O'Brien's Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has thin, green stems and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist areas, such as in the understory of tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum obrienianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum obrienianum is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum obrienianum is a small epiphytic orchid that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or fall and planted in moist, well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a seed tray filled with moist, well-drained soil. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum obrienianum

Bulbophyllum obrienianum can be found in the Brazilian states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro.

Bulbophyllum obrienianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum obrienianum?

Bulbophyllum obrienianum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum obrienianum?

O'Brien's Bulbophyllum

What is the habitat of Bulbophyllum obrienianum?

Grassland, heaths, and scrub

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,