Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
putii
ID:
596410

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seidenf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 33: 135 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595742



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum putii
  • Putii Bulbophyllum
  • Putii Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum putii (also called Putt's bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum putii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum putii has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum putii is an evergreen, epiphytic orchid that typically grows to only 1-2” tall. It features small, white, star-shaped flowers (1/2” diameter) in spring. It is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia. It is best grown in warm, humid conditions in bright, indirect light. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum putii

Bulbophyllum putii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests and disturbed habitats.

Bulbophyllum putii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum putii?

Bulbophyllum putii

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum putii?

Putt's Bulbophyllum

Where is Bulbophyllum putii native to?

Tropical 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-27105: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.