Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aphanopetalum
ID:
457410

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 39: 82 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456742



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum aphanopetalum
  • Aphanopetalum Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum of Aphanopetalum


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum capillipes (Guillaumin) N.Hallé [illegitimate]
  • Peltopus aphanopetalus (Schltr.) Szlach. & Marg. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum capillipes Guillaumin [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum aphanopetalum (also called Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen climber native to India. It grows in moist, tropical forests and has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round, yellowish-green fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum aphanopetalum is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum aphanopetalum has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum aphanopetalum can be propagated by stem cuttings or by layering. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -4°C (25°F).

Where to Find Bulbophyllum aphanopetalum

Bulbophyllum aphanopetalum is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Sudan and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Bulbophyllum aphanopetalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum aphanopetalum?

Bulbophyllum aphanopetalum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum aphanopetalum?

Aphanopetalum Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum aphanopetalum?

Tropical rainforest

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-25172: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.