Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 770 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650963
Common Names
- Green Bulbophyllum
- Bulbophyllum Virens
- Green Bulbophyllum
Synonyms
- Ione virens Lindl. [unknown]
- Phyllorkis virens Kuntze [unknown]
- Sunipia virens (Lindl.) P.F.Hunt [unknown]
- Phyllorchis virens (Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum virens (also called 'Green Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum virens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum virens is a small, purple, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum virens is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall. It has long, thin leaves and small, green flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum virens
Bulbophyllum virens is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
Bulbophyllum virens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum virens?
Bulbophyllum virens
What is the family of Bulbophyllum virens?
Orchidaceae
Where is Bulbophyllum virens found?
It is found in tropical Asia.
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,