Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
wollastonii
ID:
655874

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 179 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655206



Common Names

  • Wollaston's Bulbophyllum
  • Wollaston's Orchid
  • Wollaston's Beehive Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum wollastonii (also called Wollaston's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, low-growing, perennial plant native to tropical Africa. It has small, grey-green leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the summer. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils and in woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum wollastonii is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is often grown as a groundcover in rock gardens. It has attractive foliage and small, yellow flowers that bloom in early summer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum wollastonii has small, yellowish-green flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum wollastonii is a low-growing perennial plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum wollastonii

Bulbophyllum wollastonii is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Bulbophyllum wollastonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum wollastonii?

Bulbophyllum wollastonii

What is the family of Bulbophyllum wollastonii?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum wollastonii?

Wollaston's Bulbophyllum

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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