Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 183 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649931
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum vexillarium
- Vexillarium Bulbophyllum
- Flag Orchid
Description
Bulbophyllum vexillarium (also called 'Flag Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in tropical Asia. It has small, yellowish-green flowers with a dark red blotch in the center. The plant grows in humid forests and is found in India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and China.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum vexillarium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum vexillarium is small and yellow. The seed is a small, black, glossy drupe. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum vexillarium is an epiphytic orchid that is native to tropical Asia. It is a small plant with long, thin leaves and small, yellow flowers. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept warm and moist.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum vexillarium
Bulbophyllum vexillarium is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, China, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open woodlands and savannas.
Bulbophyllum vexillarium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum vexillarium?
Bulbophyllum vexillarium
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum vexillarium?
Vexillarium orchid
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum vexillarium?
Tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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,