Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
wightii
ID:
655012

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 6: 262 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654344



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum wightii
  • Wight's Bulbophyllum
  • Wight Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Cirrhopetalum grandiflorum Wight [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum wightii (also called Wight's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic or lithophytic orchid that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to India, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum wightii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum wightii has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is round and black, and the seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum wightii can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay and dry soils.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum wightii

Bulbophyllum wightii is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and in the Philippines.

Bulbophyllum wightii FAQ

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum wightii?

Wight's Bulbophyllum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum wightii?

Epiphytic orchid

Where is Bulbophyllum wightii native to?

India

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,

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