Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
odoratissimum
ID:
569637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Numer. List : n.º 1987 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568969



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum odoratissimum
  • Odoratissimum Bulbophyllum
  • Odoratissimum


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis odoratissima Kuntze [unknown]
  • Stelis odoratissima Sm. [unknown]
  • Tribrachia odoratissima Lindl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum odoratissimum (Sm.) Lindl. [deprecated]
  • Phyllorchis odoratissima (Sm.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum odoratissimum (also called Fragrant 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 odoratissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bulbophyllum odoratissimum var. odoratissimum
Bulbophyllum odoratissimum var. racemosum N.P.Balakr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum odoratissimum is a small, yellow or pink flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a yellow or pink color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum odoratissimum is an epiphytic orchid that grows in warm, humid climates. It can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a pot of moist, well-draining potting mix. To propagate by division, carefully separate the rhizomes and replant in a pot of moist, well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum odoratissimum

Bulbophyllum odoratissimum is native to South East Asia and can be found in moist tropical forests.

Bulbophyllum odoratissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum odoratissimum?

Bulbophyllum odoratissimum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum odoratissimum?

Fragrant Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum odoratissimum?

It is found in tropical rainforests in Southeast 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-26797: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.