Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
vaccinioides
ID:
647464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 820 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646796



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum vaccinioides
  • Vaccinioides Bulbophyllum
  • Vaccinioides Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum vaccinioides (also called 'Fairy Slipper Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, at elevations of 1000-2000 m. It is a small epiphytic orchid with long, thin roots and small, round pseudobulbs. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate and the flowers are yellow-green with a white lip.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum vaccinioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum vaccinioides has small, white flowers with yellow centers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum vaccinioides is a perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be planted in well-draining soil and kept moist. It prefers partial shade to full sun.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum vaccinioides

Bulbophyllum vaccinioides can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Bulbophyllum vaccinioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum vaccinioides?

Bulbophyllum vaccinioides

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum vaccinioides?

Vaccinium-like Bulbophyllum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum vaccinioides?

Bulbophyllum vaccinioides is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae.

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-27675: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.