Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 766 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655315
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum wrayi
- Wray's Bulbophyllum
- Wray's Orchid
Synonyms
- Phyllorkis wrayi Kuntze [unknown]
- Bulbophyllum pachyphyllum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
- Phyllorchis wrayi (Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum wrayi (also called Wray's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin, wiry stems and small, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum wrayi is a plant that is used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Bulbophyllum wrayi are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few short, hairy leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum wrayi is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in early spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in a cold frame in the fall.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum wrayi
Bulbophyllum wrayi can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Bulbophyllum wrayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum wrayi?
Bulbophyllum wrayi
What is the family of Bulbophyllum wrayi?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum wrayi?
Wray'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,