Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
parviflorum
ID:
580199

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.S.P.Parish & Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 30: 152 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579531

Common Names

  • Small-Flowered Bulbophyllum
  • Small-Flowered Orchid
  • Small-Flowered Umbrella Plant

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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis parviflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum thomsonii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis parviflora (Parish & Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum parviflorum (also called Small-flowered Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum parviflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and extracts, which are believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum parviflorum has small, tubular flowers with yellow petals and purple sepals. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum parviflorum is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a light, sandy soil. Keep the divisions moist until they have rooted and then transplant them into the garden.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum parviflorum

Bulbophyllum parviflorum is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Bulbophyllum parviflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum parviflorum?

Bulbophyllum parviflorum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum parviflorum?

It is native to Southeast Asia.

What are the common names of Bulbophyllum parviflorum?

It is commonly known as the 'Small-flowered Bulbophyllum' or 'Miniature 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-26912: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Charles Samuel Pollock Parish (1822-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.P.Parish' in the authors string.