Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cheiropetalum
ID:
472909

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1926: 477 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472241



Common Names

  • Cheiropetalum
  • Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum cheiropetalum


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum manipetalum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Epicranthes cheiropetalum (Ridl.) Garay & W.Kittr. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum cheiropetalum (also called 'Hooked Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in moist forests, and is an epiphyte.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum cheiropetalum is an ornamental plant used for landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum cheiropetalum has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The flowers are borne on a thin stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum cheiropetalum is an epiphytic orchid that is best grown in a well-drained potting mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept evenly moist. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizome. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum cheiropetalum

Bulbophyllum cheiropetalum can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Bulbophyllum cheiropetalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum cheiropetalum?

Bulbophyllum cheiropetalum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum cheiropetalum?

Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum cheiropetalum?

Tropical rainforest

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,

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