Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rysyanum
ID:
835489

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roeth

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 58: 512 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834824



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Rysyanum
  • Rysyanum Orchid
  • Rysyanum Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum rysyanum (also called 'Rysy's Bulbophyllum' and 'Rysy's Orchid', among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, thin, wiry stem and a single, thin, wiry leaf. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas, and grows in humid forests and near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum rysyanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum rysyanum has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum rysyanum is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or tissue culture. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum rysyanum

Bulbophyllum rysyanum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Bulbophyllum rysyanum FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Bulbophyllum rysyanum?

Bulbophyllum rysyanum prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)

What is the ideal light exposure for Bulbophyllum rysyanum?

Bulbophyllum rysyanum prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity for Bulbophyllum rysyanum?

Bulbophyllum rysyanum prefers high humidity levels of 60-80%.

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-372014: Based on the initial data import
Jürgen Roeth: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roeth' in the authors string.