Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pumilio
ID:
594231

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 30: 153 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593563



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum pumilio
  • Dwarf Bulbophyllum
  • Pumilio Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis pumilio Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum pumilio (C.S.P.Parish & Rchb.f.) Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum pumilio (also called Dwarf Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum pumilio is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bulbophyllum pumilio are small and white with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum pumilio is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It is found growing on trees in humid forests. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and should be kept moist until they have germinated. Division can be done in late spring or early summer by carefully separating the plant's roots and replanting them in separate containers.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum pumilio

Bulbophyllum pumilio is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East.

Bulbophyllum pumilio FAQ

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum pumilio?

Bulbophyllum pumilio is an epiphytic orchid in the family Orchidaceae.

Where is Bulbophyllum pumilio native to?

Bulbophyllum pumilio is native to tropical Asia.

What is the average height of Bulbophyllum pumilio?

Bulbophyllum pumilio typically grows to a height of 10-20 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-27083: Based on the initial data import
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.