Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
viridiflorum
ID:
652144

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Orchis 4: 108 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651476



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Viridiflorum
  • Viridiflorum
  • Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis viridiflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tripudianthes viridiflora (Hook.f.) Szlach. & Kras [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum viridiflorum Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis viridiflora (Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum viridiflorum (also called Green Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It has long, thin, greenish-yellow flowers and grows in tropical forests and on tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum viridiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bulbophyllum viridiflorum are small, yellowish-white, and borne in clusters. The seeds are small, ovoid, and reddish-brown in color. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Bulbophyllum viridiflorum: This species is propagated by division. The rhizomes should be divided into sections and planted in individual containers filled with a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The plants should be kept moist and in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum viridiflorum

Bulbophyllum viridiflorum is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Bulbophyllum viridiflorum FAQ

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum viridiflorum?

Green-flowered Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum viridiflorum?

Tropical rainforests

What is the scientific classification of Bulbophyllum viridiflorum?

Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Asparagales, Family: Orchidaceae, Genus: Bulbophyllum, Species: B. viridiflorum

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-27723: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.