Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pictum
ID:
586303

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.S.P.Parish & Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 30: 150 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585635



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum pictum
  • Pictum Bulbophyllum
  • Pictured Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Trias picta Parish ex Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Trias picta Rolfe [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum pictum (also called Balloon Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is found in humid, tropical climates in a variety of habitats, including forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum pictum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in air plant displays and terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum pictum has a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum pictum is a small, epiphytic species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a variety of conditions. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept in a well-draining soil mix. It can be propagated by division or by seed, and can be grown in a pot or mounted on a piece of wood or cork.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum pictum

Bulbophyllum pictum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Bulbophyllum pictum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum pictum?

Bulbophyllum pictum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum pictum?

Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum pictum?

Tropical rainforests of 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

Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Charles Samuel Pollock Parish (1822-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.P.Parish' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:619846-1: Based on the initial data import