Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 2, 13: 68 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586545
Common Names
- Pisibulbum Orchid
- Bulbophyllum Pisibulbum
- Pisibulbum Bulbophyllum
Description
Bulbophyllum pisibulbum (also called Pisibulb Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It grows in humid, tropical forests and is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and long, thin leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum pisibulbum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum pisibulbum has small yellow flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum pisibulbum can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in bright, indirect light and prefers temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C). It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum pisibulbum
Bulbophyllum pisibulbum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Bulbophyllum pisibulbum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum pisibulbum?
Bulbophyllum pisibulbum
What type of plant is Bulbophyllum pisibulbum?
Epiphytic orchid
Where is Bulbophyllum pisibulbum native to?
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,