Bulbophyllum blepharochilum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blepharochilum
ID:
465576
Status:
valid
Authors:
Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 4: 301 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464908
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum blepharochilum
- Eyelash Orchid
- Eyelash Bulbophyllum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bulbophyllum blepharochilum (also called Eyelash-like 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 blepharochilum is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. Its timber is used for making furniture and musical instruments. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Bulbophyllum blepharochilum flower is a small, white bloom with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
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Bulbophyllum blepharochilum is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in well-draining soil. The divisions should be kept in a warm, humid location until they have rooted. Once the divisions have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger pots.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum blepharochilum
Bulbophyllum blepharochilum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the wild in countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
Bulbophyllum blepharochilum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum blepharochilum?
Bulbophyllum blepharochilum
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum blepharochilum?
Eyelash-lipped orchid
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum blepharochilum?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-25294: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.