Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cyrtophyllum
ID:
912472

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Verm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 26: 137 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911807



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Cyrtophyllum
  • Cyrtophyllum Orchid
  • Curved Leaf Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum cyrtophyllum (also called Cyrtophyllum Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves. It is native to the tropical forests of South-East Asia, and is found growing on the branches of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum cyrtophyllum is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum cyrtophyllum has small, yellow flowers with a white lip. The seed is round and black in color. The seedlings are small and yellowish-green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum cyrtophyllum is a species of orchid found in tropical Asia. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. Cultivation is best done in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum cyrtophyllum

Bulbophyllum cyrtophyllum can be found in tropical Asia, from India to southern 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-456692: Based on the initial data import
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.