Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
appressum
ID:
457900

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 779 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457232



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum appressum
  • Appressed Bulbophyllum
  • Appressed Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum appressum (also called Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It grows in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum appressum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum appressum has small white flowers with five petals and a hairy calyx. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a wrinkled surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum appressum can be propagated by division or tissue culture. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum appressum

Bulbophyllum appressum can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Bulbophyllum appressum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum appressum?

Bulbophyllum appressum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum appressum?

Appressed Bulbophyllum

What is the family of Bulbophyllum appressum?

Orchidaceae

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-25179: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.