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
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.
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,