Status:
valid
Authors:
B.A.Lewis
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47: 685 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652328
Common Names
- Vutimenaense Bulbophyllum
- Vutimenaense Daisy
- Vutimenaense Daisy-bush
Description
Bulbophyllum vutimenaense (also called Vutimena Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 2m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands, grasslands and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum vutimenaense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum vutimenaense has small, white flowers with yellow-tipped petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum vutimenaense is a tropical orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water when the soil is dry to the touch, and fertilize every two to three weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division. Divide the plant into several sections, each with at least one growth point, and plant them in separate pots with well-draining soil.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum vutimenaense
Bulbophyllum vutimenaense can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Madagascar.
Bulbophyllum vutimenaense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum vutimenaense?
Bulbophyllum vutimenaense
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum vutimenaense?
Vutimena Bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum vutimenaense?
Bulbophyllum vutimenaense is native to Madagascar.
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,