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
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.
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,