Orchidaceae · Bulbophyllum

Bulbophyllum aureum

Herb
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Kerala
Flowering
November-December

Plant Details

Scientific name
Bulbophyllum aureum
Genus
Bulbophyllum
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Evergreen and semi-Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Found in India
Kerala
Flowering & fruiting
November-December
Conservation status
Endangered (EN)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Orchidaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Orchidaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Bulbophyllum aureum

Bulbophyllum aureum is a herb belonging to the Orchidaceae family (Orchid family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme/panicle flower clusters, capsule with dust seeds fruit. It is typically found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-December. Its conservation status has been assessed as Endangered (EN).

Illustration representing the Orchidaceae family
Botanical family

Orchidaceae

Orchid family

Bulbophyllum aureum belongs to the Orchidaceae family.

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