Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
crenilabium
ID:
480269

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Kittr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 30: 99 (1984 publ. 1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479601



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum crenilabium
  • Crenilabium Bulbophyllum
  • Crenilabium Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum pictum Schltr. [illegitimate]

Description

Bulbophyllum crenilabium (also called 'Mountain Pepper', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate to elliptic in shape. It typically grows in moist forests, near streams and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum crenilabium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum crenilabium has white flowers with yellow centers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum crenilabium is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun or partial shade. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum crenilabium

Bulbophyllum crenilabium can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Bulbophyllum crenilabium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum crenilabium?

Bulbophyllum crenilabium

What is the family of Bulbophyllum crenilabium?

Orchidaceae

Where is Bulbophyllum crenilabium native to?

Brazil

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-25592: Based on the initial data import
Walter Kittredge (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Kittr.' in the authors string.