Status:
valid
Authors:
King & Pantl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 8: 169 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604765
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum rigidum
- Rigidum Bulbophyllum
- Rigidum Bulbophyllum Plant
Description
Bulbophyllum rigidum (also called 'Rigid Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It has an elongated pseudobulb and a single, leathery leaf. It produces small, yellow-green flowers with a white lip.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum rigidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum rigidum has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green with long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum rigidum is an epiphytic orchid native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or mounted on a piece of wood or bark. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not waterlogged. It can be propagated by division or by seed.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum rigidum
Bulbophyllum rigidum can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Bulbophyllum rigidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum rigidum?
Bulbophyllum rigidum
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum rigidum?
Rigid Bulbophyllum
How large can Bulbophyllum rigidum grow?
Bulbophyllum rigidum can grow up to 2 feet in height.
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,