Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
violaceum
ID:
651422

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 6: 265. 1861 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650754



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum violaceum
  • Violet Bulbophyllum
  • Purple Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum violaceum (also called Violet Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America and parts of South America. It has small, ovate leaves and produces small white flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum violaceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum violaceum is purple and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum violaceum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum violaceum

Bulbophyllum violaceum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Bulbophyllum violaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum violaceum?

Bulbophyllum violaceum

What is the family of Bulbophyllum violaceum?

Orchidaceae

What is the habitat of Bulbophyllum violaceum?

Tropical forests

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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:620449-1: Based on the initial data import