Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 6: 55 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648212
Common Names
- Ventriosum Bulbophyllum
- Ventriosum
- Bulbophyllum Ventriosum
Description
Bulbophyllum ventriosum (also called Ventricose Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South Africa. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) tall. It has a stout stem and a crown of pinnate leaves up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) long. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum ventriosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum ventriosum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers that bloom in spring. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum ventriosum can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist until established.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum ventriosum
Bulbophyllum ventriosum is native to Madagascar and can be found in the tropical dry forests of the country.
Bulbophyllum ventriosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum ventriosum?
Bulbophyllum ventriosum
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum ventriosum?
Ventriosum Bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum ventriosum?
Rocky slopes and cliffs in the Mediterranean region
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,