Status:
valid
Authors:
Seidenf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 33: 111 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642251
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum triviale
- Triviale Orchid
- Bulbophyllum Orchid
Description
Bulbophyllum triviale (also called the common bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and oblong-lanceolate leaves. It grows in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum triviale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum triviale is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow-tipped petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedling has a single pair of oval-shaped leaves with a white midrib.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum triviale can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures of 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Bulbophyllum triviale
Bulbophyllum triviale is native to tropical Africa and Asia.
Bulbophyllum triviale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum triviale?
Bulbophyllum triviale
What is the family of Bulbophyllum triviale?
Orchidaceae
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum triviale?
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,