Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 2, 8: 26 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573313
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum othonis
- Othonis Bulbophyllum
- Othonis Orchid
Synonyms
- Phyllorkis othonis Kuntze [unknown]
- Bulbophyllum nutans Rchb.f. [illegitimate]
- Cirrhopetalum nutans Lindl. [unknown]
- Phyllorchis othonis Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum othonis (also called Othon's 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 othonis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Bulbophyllum nutans var. nutans
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: yellowish-green, Seed: globose, Seedlings: glabrous, with a few hairs on the stem
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum othonis is an epiphytic orchid that grows best in warm, humid climates. It is propagated by division of the rhizome. The rhizome should be divided into sections with at least one leaf and one root. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium and kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum othonis
Bulbophyllum othonis can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including parts of Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Bulbophyllum othonis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum othonis?
Bulbophyllum othonis
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum othonis?
Othonis bulbophyllum
What is the family of Bulbophyllum othonis?
Asteraceae
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,