Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Verm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 54: 144 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463469
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum
- Orchid
- Lipstick Plant
Description
Bulbophyllum bidenticulatum (also called 'Two-toothed Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It has small, yellow flowers with two petals and two sepals. It grows on trees and other vegetation in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum bidenticulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Bulbophyllum bidenticulatum sub. bidenticulatum
Bulbophyllum bidenticulatum sub. joyceae J.J.Verm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum bidenticulatum is a small, yellow-green bloom with two petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round, and its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum bidenticulatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a shady location and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 6-9.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum bidenticulatum
Bulbophyllum bidenticulatum can be found in tropical regions of the world, including India, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Bulbophyllum bidenticulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum bidenticulatum?
Bulbophyllum bidenticulatum
Where is Bulbophyllum bidenticulatum found?
Bulbophyllum bidenticulatum is found in the United States, primarily in the western states.
What is the habitat of Bulbophyllum bidenticulatum?
Bulbophyllum bidenticulatum is found in moist, shady areas, such as in deciduous forests and along streams.
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,