Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 23: 13 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580238
Common Names
- Paucisetum Bulbophyllum
- Few-Set Bulbophyllum
- Bulbophyllum Paucisetum
Description
Bulbophyllum paucisetum (also called Few-set Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic flowering plant native to the Andes of Chile and Argentina. It grows in moist meadows and open woodlands, and can reach up to 30 cm in height. The plant has a basal rosette of oval, toothed leaves, and yellow flowers with a paucisetum structure.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum paucisetum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum paucisetum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum paucisetum is a species of orchid native to tropical Asia. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, requiring a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight. The plant should be kept moist, but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum paucisetum
Bulbophyllum paucisetum is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Bulbophyllum paucisetum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum paucisetum?
Bulbophyllum paucisetum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum paucisetum?
Bulbophyllum paucisetum is native to Southeast Asia.
What is the size of Bulbophyllum paucisetum?
Bulbophyllum paucisetum is a small epiphytic plant, usually reaching a height of 10-15 cm.
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,