Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
otochilum
ID:
574083

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Verm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Orchids Borneo 2: 269 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573415

Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum otochilum
  • Otochilum Bulbophyllum
  • Otochilum

Searching for Bulbophyllum otochilum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Bulbophyllum otochilum (also called Otochilum Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum otochilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum otochilum has small, yellow flowers with a white lip and a single, round seed. The seedlings are small and round.

Searching for Bulbophyllum otochilum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum otochilum is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is hardy in USDA zones 10-12. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in spring and seeds should be sown in spring or summer.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum otochilum

Bulbophyllum otochilum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Bulbophyllum otochilum FAQ

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum otochilum?

Otochilum bulbophyllum

What is the scientific name of Otochilum bulbophyllum?

Bulbophyllum otochilum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum otochilum?

It is native to Southeast Asia

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-26848: Based on the initial data import
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.