Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
compressilabellatum
ID:
477538

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Alp. Fl. New Guinea 2: 215 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476870



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Compressilabellatum
  • Compressed-Lipped Bulbophyllum
  • Compressed-Lipped Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum compressilabellatum (also called Compressed-lipped Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an evergreen epiphyte native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in humid forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum compressilabellatum is a popular ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum compressilabellatum has a yellow flower with white and pink stripes and a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum compressilabellatum is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the offsets or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum compressilabellatum

Bulbophyllum compressilabellatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Indonesia.

Bulbophyllum compressilabellatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum compressilabellatum?

Bulbophyllum compressilabellatum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum compressilabellatum?

Compressed Bell Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum compressilabellatum?

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-25537: Based on the initial data import
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.