Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 878 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638321
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum trachypus
- Trachypus Wattle
- Trachypus Silver Wattle
Synonyms
- Pedilochilus brachypus Schltr. [unknown]
- Trachyrhachis trachypus (Schltr.) Szlach. [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum trachypus (also called Trachypus Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It has small, ovate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, rocky soils in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum trachypus is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and as a source of food and forage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum trachypus has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with thin, delicate stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum trachypus is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing, evergreen epiphyte with a spreading habit. It can be propagated by division or seeds. Divisions should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers warm, humid conditions and should be protected from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum trachypus
Bulbophyllum trachypus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Bulbophyllum trachypus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum trachypus?
Bulbophyllum trachypus
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum trachypus?
Tropical rainforests
What are the common uses of Bulbophyllum trachypus?
Medicinal, ornamental, and timber
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,