Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
thwaitesii
ID:
637371

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.S.P.Parish & Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 12: 199 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636703



Common Names

  • Thwaites' Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum thwaitesii
  • Thwaites' Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis thwaitesii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum thwaitesii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis thwaitesii (Parish & Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum thwaitesii (also called Thwaites' Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an evergreen epiphytic orchid native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. It grows up to 1 m tall, with a trunk up to 0.5 m diameter. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun and is often found in mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum thwaitesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant, making it an ideal choice for dry climates. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum thwaitesii has small, white flowers with four petals and a single stamen. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum thwaitesii is an evergreen epiphyte that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum thwaitesii

Bulbophyllum thwaitesii is native to the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.

Bulbophyllum thwaitesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum thwaitesii?

Bulbophyllum thwaitesii

Where is Bulbophyllum thwaitesii found?

Bulbophyllum thwaitesii is found in Sri Lanka

What type of habitat does Bulbophyllum thwaitesii prefer?

Bulbophyllum thwaitesii prefers tropical rainforests

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-27551: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Charles Samuel Pollock Parish (1822-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.P.Parish' in the authors string.