Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
blepharistes
ID:
465513

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Flora 55: 278 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464845



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum blepharistes
  • Eyelash Orchid
  • Eyelash Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis blepharistes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phyllorkis longiscapa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum malayanum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Tripudianthes blepharistes (Rchb.f.) Szlach. & Kras [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum blepharistes Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum longiscapum Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum spicatum Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis blepharistes (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis longiscapa (Teijsm. & Binn.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum blepharistes (also called Eyelash Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It has a creeping habit and its leaves are simple, alternate, and lanceolate in shape. It grows in moist soils in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum blepharistes is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It has a beautiful flower and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum blepharistes has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum blepharistes is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring and seeds should be sown in the summer. The orchid prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum blepharistes

Bulbophyllum blepharistes is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the wild in countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Bulbophyllum blepharistes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum blepharistes?

Bulbophyllum blepharistes

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum blepharistes?

Eyelash orchid

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum blepharistes?

It is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

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