Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
thymophorum
ID:
637474

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Verm. & A.L.Lamb

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Malayan Orchid Rev. 22: 47 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636806



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum thymophorum
  • Thymophorous Bulbophyllum
  • Thymophorous Bulbophyllum Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum thymophorum (also called Thyme-scented Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of 20–30 cm and has a creeping rhizome. It is found in tropical forests at altitudes of 500–1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum thymophorum is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The plant is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. It is drought-tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bulbophyllum thymophorum are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum thymophorum is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is propagated from seed. The seeds are sown in a nursery bed and the seedlings are transplanted to the field when they are about one year old.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum thymophorum

Bulbophyllum thymophorum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Bulbophyllum thymophorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum thymophorum?

Bulbophyllum thymophorum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum thymophorum?

Tropical forests

What are the common names of Bulbophyllum thymophorum?

Thyme-scented Bulbophyllum

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-27552: Based on the initial data import
Anthony Lamb (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Lamb' in the authors string.
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.