Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cavipes
ID:
471701

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Verm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Blumea 41: 356 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471033



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum cavipes
  • Cavipes Bulbophyllum
  • Cavipes Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum cavipes (also called Cavipes Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and forests, usually in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum cavipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as colds, headaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum cavipes is a deep purple color with a long tube-like shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum cavipes is a perennial herb native to Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum cavipes

Bulbophyllum cavipes can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Bulbophyllum cavipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum cavipes?

Bulbophyllum cavipes

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum cavipes?

Cave-dwelling Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum cavipes?

Tropical rainforests

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-25429: Based on the initial data import
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.