Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
saltatorium
ID:
610367

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 23: t. 1970 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609699



Common Names

  • Saltatory Bulbophyllum
  • Saltatory Orchid
  • Saltatory Spider Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis saltatoria Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis saltatoria (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum saltatorium (also called Saltator's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It has yellow-green flowers, and grows in open woods, thickets and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum saltatorium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bulbophyllum saltatorium var. albociliatum (Finet) J.J.Verm.
Bulbophyllum saltatorium var. calamarium (Lindl.) J.J.Verm.
Bulbophyllum saltatorium var. saltatorium

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum saltatorium is a small, white, star-shaped flower with 4 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed seedling with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum saltatorium can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum saltatorium

Bulbophyllum saltatorium is native to Southeast Asia, including Burma, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Bulbophyllum saltatorium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum saltatorium?

Bulbophyllum saltatorium

What is the family of Bulbophyllum saltatorium?

Orchidaceae

What is the native range of Bulbophyllum saltatorium?

India

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-27258: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.