Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tristelidium
ID:
642859

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Kittr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 30: 100 (1984 publ. 1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642191



Common Names

  • Tristelidium Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum tristelidium
  • Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum tridentatum Rolfe [illegitimate]

Description

Bulbophyllum tristelidium (also called Three-lobed Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to tropical Africa. It has an upright stem with lanceolate leaves and yellowish-green flowers with a white lip. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum tristelidium is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum tristelidium has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum tristelidium is a tropical evergreen epiphytic orchid that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing. Once established, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum tristelidium

Bulbophyllum tristelidium is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Bulbophyllum tristelidium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum tristelidium?

Bulbophyllum tristelidium

What is the family of Bulbophyllum tristelidium?

Orchidaceae

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum tristelidium?

Tropical rainforest

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-27624: Based on the initial data import
Walter Kittredge (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Kittr.' in the authors string.