Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames & C.Schweinf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 6: 194 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602319
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum Rhizomatosum
- Rhizomatosum Bromeliad
- Bulbophyllum Bromeliad
Synonyms
- Bulbophyllum filicoides Ames [unknown]
- Bulbophyllum minimibulbum Carr [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum rhizomatosum (also called Rhizomatous Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and produces white flowers in the summer. It grows in rocky, alpine habitats at high elevations.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum rhizomatosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, digestive problems, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum rhizomatosum has small, yellow flowers with a sweet fragrance. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum rhizomatosum can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum rhizomatosum
Bulbophyllum rhizomatosum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Bulbophyllum rhizomatosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum rhizomatosum?
Bulbophyllum rhizomatosum
What type of plant is Bulbophyllum rhizomatosum?
Tropical orchid
What type of environment does Bulbophyllum rhizomatosum prefer?
Humid, warm environment
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,