Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bulbocodioides
ID:
277028

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 11: 291 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276360



Common Names

  • Pleione bulbocodioides
  • Bulbocodioides Pleione
  • Bulbocodioides's Pleione


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Synonyms

  • Pleione communis Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Pleione delavayi Rolfe [unknown]
  • Pleione fargesii Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Pleione ganchuenensis Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Pleione henryi Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pleione mairei Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pleione pogonioides Rolfe [unknown]
  • Pleione rhombilabia Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Pleione smithii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Coelogyne bulbocodioides Franch. [unknown]
  • Coelogyne delavayi Rolfe [unknown]
  • Coelogyne henryi Rolfe [unknown]
  • Coelogyne pogonioides Rolfe [unknown]
  • Pleione communis subobtusum Gagnep. [unknown]

Description

Pleione bulbocodioides (also called Pleione bulbocodioides, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the Himalayas, from India to Bhutan. It is a terrestrial plant with a single, oblong, fleshy leaf and a single, white, fragrant flower. It grows in open grasslands and meadows, and is found at elevations of 2,000 to 3,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Pleione bulbocodioides is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleione bulbocodioides has white flowers with yellowish-green stripes and a pleasant scent. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleione bulbocodioides is a terrestrial orchid that is native to the tropical rainforest of Borneo. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on trees or other plants. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a potting mix that is well-draining and contains a high amount of organic matter. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Pleione bulbocodioides

Pleione bulbocodioides is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Pleione bulbocodioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleione bulbocodioides?

Pleione bulbocodioides

What is the common name of Pleione bulbocodioides?

Bulbocodioides Pleione

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Orchidaceae

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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