Bulbophyllum quasimodo - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quasimodo
ID:
598257
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Verm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Rheedea 1: 69 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597589
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum Quasimodo
- Quasimodo Bulbophyllum
- Quasimodo Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bulbophyllum quasimodo (also called Quasimodo Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in late summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is often found in forests, woodlands, and gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum quasimodo is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as a container plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum quasimodo is yellow, with a diameter of up to 8 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a yellow-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum quasimodo is a tropical epiphytic orchid that is native to Thailand. It is best grown in a humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers to be kept in a potting mix that is well-draining and contains a combination of bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite. Propagation is done through division of the pseudobulbs or by seed.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum quasimodo
Bulbophyllum quasimodo can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Bulbophyllum quasimodo FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum quasimodo?
Bulbophyllum quasimodo
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum quasimodo?
Quasimodo Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum quasimodo?
It is native to Madagascar, where it grows in humid, shady areas.
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-27123: Based on the initial data import
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.