Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
odoratum
ID:
569884

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 54 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569216



Common Names

  • Odoratum Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Odoratum
  • Odoratum


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis odorata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum braccatum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum brookesii Ridl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum deceptum Ames [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum elatius Ridl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum hortense J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum hortensoides Ames [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum mindanaense Ames [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum niveum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum odoratum niveum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum odoratum odoratum [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum pangerangi Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum polyarachne Ridl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum steffensii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum subverticillatum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum supervacaneum Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum tylophorum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum odoratum obtusisepalum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum odoratum polyarachne (Ridl.) J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Diphyes odorata Blume [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis odorata (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum odoratum (also called Fragrant Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic species of the Bulbophyllum genus that is native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum odoratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in floral arrangements. It has a sweet, floral scent and is known for its bright, yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum odoratum is a four-petalled, pink-purple in colour, with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum odoratum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (7 ft) tall. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Stem cuttings should be taken in late spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum odoratum

Bulbophyllum odoratum is found in India, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.

Bulbophyllum odoratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum odoratum?

Bulbophyllum odoratum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum odoratum?

Fragrant Bulbophyllum

What is the family of Bulbophyllum odoratum?

Orchidaceae

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-26800: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.