Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
retusiusculum
ID:
602346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1869: 1182 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601678



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum
  • Orchid
  • Rheedei


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis retusiuscula Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum flavisepalum Hayata [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum langbianense Seidenf. & Smitinand [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum micholitzii J.J.Sm. [illegitimate]
  • Bulbophyllum oreogenes (W.W.Sm.) Seidenf. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum retusiusculum oreogenes (W.W.Sm.) Z.H.Tsi [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum flavisepalum (Hayata) Hayata [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum micholitzii Rolfe [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum oreogenes W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum retusiusculum Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum touranense Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum touranense breviflorum Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum retusiusculum (Rchb.f.) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum retusiusculum retusiusculum [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum retusiusculum (also called 'Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia and typically grows in moist, shady forests. It has small, yellow flowers with a thin, wiry stem.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum retusiusculum is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum retusiusculum has small, yellowish-white flowers that are clustered together in small, dense clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum retusiusculum is an epiphytic plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is best to sow the seeds in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum retusiusculum

Bulbophyllum retusiusculum can be found in tropical regions of South and Central America, including Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Bulbophyllum retusiusculum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum retusiusculum?

Bulbophyllum retusiusculum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum retusiusculum?

Orchid

Where is Bulbophyllum retusiusculum found?

It is found in 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,

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