Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 9: 165 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573104
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum osyricera
- Osyricera Bulbophyllum
- Osyricera Orchid
Synonyms
- Osyricera crassifolia Blume [unknown]
- Bulbophyllum crassifolioides Aver. [illegitimate]
- Bulbophyllum crassifolium (Blume) J.J.Sm. [illegitimate]
Description
Bulbophyllum osyricera (also called Osyricera Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It typically grows in humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum osyricera is a popular ornamental plant used in flower arrangements and bouquets. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a filler in hanging baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: yellowish-green, Seed: globose, Seedlings: glabrous, with a few hairs on the stem
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum osyricera is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist. Divisions should be taken from the root system and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered when the soil is dry.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum osyricera
Bulbophyllum osyricera can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including parts of Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Bulbophyllum osyricera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum osyricera?
Bulbophyllum osyricera
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum osyricera?
Osyricera bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum osyricera?
Bulbophyllum osyricera is native to the mountains of central and eastern 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,