Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
odoardoi
ID:
569346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f. & Pfitzer ex Pfitzer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 2: 478 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568678



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum odoardoi
  • Odoardo's Bulbophyllum
  • Odoardo's Bulbophyllum Vine


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Description

Bulbophyllum odoardoi (also called Odoardo's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in humid, tropical forests, often growing on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum odoardoi is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in the production of honey and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum odoardoi has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, tubular corolla. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum odoardoi is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring, and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. The seed should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum odoardoi

Bulbophyllum odoardoi is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Bulbophyllum odoardoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum odoardoi?

Bulbophyllum odoardoi

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum odoardoi?

Odoardo's Bulbophyllum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum odoardoi?

It is a species of orchid in the genus Bulbophyllum.

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-26794: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Ernst Hugo Heinrich Pfitzer (1846-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pfitzer' in the authors string.