Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
putidum
ID:
596300

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 2, 8: 27 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595632



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum putidum
  • Stinking Bulbophyllum
  • Stinking Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Mastigion putidum (Teijsm. & Binn.) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum putidum Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum putidum (also called Putrid Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 30 cm in height. It has small, yellow-green flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum putidum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used to control erosion and as a ground cover. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum putidum has small yellow flowers with three petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum putidum is an evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from seed, but it takes a long time to germinate and establish. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum putidum

Bulbophyllum putidum can be found in tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is typically found in moist forests and on tree trunks.

Bulbophyllum putidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum putidum?

Bulbophyllum putidum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum putidum?

Stinking Bulbophyllum

What is the growth habit of Bulbophyllum putidum?

It is an epiphytic orchid with a creeping growth habit.

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,

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