Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
capillipes
ID:
470350

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.S.P.Parish & Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 30: 150 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000469682



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum capillipes
  • Capillipes Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Capillipes


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis capillipes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Drymoda latisepala Seidenf. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis capillipes (Parish & Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum capillipes (also called Bulbophyllum capillipes, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. It grows in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of 1,500-3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum capillipes has been used for medicinal purposes, as an ornamental plant, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum capillipes has small, white flowers with five petals and a short, thick stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum capillipes can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum capillipes

Bulbophyllum capillipes is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Bulbophyllum capillipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum capillipes?

Bulbophyllum capillipes

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum capillipes?

Hairy-stemmed Bulbophyllum

Where is Bulbophyllum capillipes found?

It is found in the Philippines.

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-25393: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Charles Samuel Pollock Parish (1822-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.P.Parish' in the authors string.