Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
vestitum
ID:
650272

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 11: 331 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649604



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum vestitum
  • Vestitum Bulbophyllum
  • Vestitum Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum vestitum (also called Vestite Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic orchid, growing up to 10 cm tall, with a single leaf up to 10 cm long. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum vestitum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bulbophyllum vestitum var. vestitum
Bulbophyllum vestitum var. meridionale Bosser

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bulbophyllum vestitum are white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum vestitum is a slow-growing, evergreen epiphytic orchid that can reach up to 6 inches in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed, division, or tissue culture. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, humid location. Division is done by carefully separating the offsets from the parent plant. Tissue culture is done by culturing a small piece of the plant in a sterile medium.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum vestitum

Bulbophyllum vestitum is native to tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Bulbophyllum vestitum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum vestitum?

Bulbophyllum vestitum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum vestitum?

Vestitum orchid

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum vestitum?

Epiphytic orchid

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-27704: Based on the initial data import
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.