Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
dasypetalum
ID:
484420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 1: 98 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483752



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum dasypetalum
  • Woolly-lipped Orchid
  • Woolly-lipped Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum vanoverberghii Ames [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum dasypetalum (also called 'Hairy-Petalled Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a woody stem, ovate leaves and white-pink flowers. It grows in humid forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum dasypetalum is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, coughs, and sore throats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum dasypetalum is a yellow-green color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum dasypetalum is a small, slow-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach heights of up to 15 cm (6 in). It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in the spring or by seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in the spring.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum dasypetalum

Bulbophyllum dasypetalum can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Bulbophyllum dasypetalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum dasypetalum?

Bulbophyllum dasypetalum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum dasypetalum?

Bulbophyllum dasypetalum is an epiphytic orchid

Where is Bulbophyllum dasypetalum native to?

Bulbophyllum dasypetalum is native to Southeast Asia

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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