Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
piestobulbon
ID:
586531

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 58: 140 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585863



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Piestobulbon
  • Piestobulbon Orchid
  • Piestobulbon Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum bambusifolium J.J.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum piestobulbon (also called Piesto bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia. It is found in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum piestobulbon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum piestobulbon 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 piestobulbon is an epiphytic species that can be grown in a pot or mounted on a piece of wood or cork. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly with distilled or rain water. Propagation is by division of the plant or by seed.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum piestobulbon

Bulbophyllum piestobulbon can be found in tropical regions of India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Bulbophyllum piestobulbon FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum piestobulbon?

Bulbophyllum piestobulbon is native to India and Sri Lanka.

What type of soil does Bulbophyllum piestobulbon prefer?

Bulbophyllum piestobulbon prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Bulbophyllum piestobulbon need?

Bulbophyllum piestobulbon needs bright, indirect light.

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-26986: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.