Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cryptostachyum
ID:
481278

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 33: 219 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480610



Common Names

  • Cryptostachyum Orchid
  • Bulbophyllum cryptostachyum
  • Cryptostachyum Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum cryptostachyum (also called Cryptostachyum Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to western China and is found in forests and meadows at elevations of 1,500-3,000 meters. It has a basal rosette of deeply divided, fern-like leaves and bears solitary, cup-shaped, yellow flowers in late spring.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum cryptostachyum is a perennial plant that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. Its flowers are used to make perfumes and it is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments and diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum cryptostachyum has bright pink, single flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are dark brown and oval-shaped, and its seedlings are dark green with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum cryptostachyum is a hardy, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rootball in the spring. It can also be propagated by seed, though this is more difficult.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum cryptostachyum

Bulbophyllum cryptostachyum can be found in India.

Bulbophyllum cryptostachyum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum cryptostachyum?

Bulbophyllum cryptostachyum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum cryptostachyum?

Cryptostachyum Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum cryptostachyum?

It is native to the mountains of central and western China

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-25610: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.