Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
epiphytum
ID:
493075

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barb.Rodr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Gen. Spec. Orchid. 1: 40 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492407



Common Names

  • Epiphytum Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum epiphytum
  • Epiphytum Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum epiphytum (also called Epiphytic Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical Asia and grows in humid forests. It has yellow to white flowers with a purple centre.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum epiphytum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum epiphytum has small, yellow-green flowers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum epiphytum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum epiphytum

Bulbophyllum epiphytum can be found in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.

Bulbophyllum epiphytum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum epiphytum?

Bulbophyllum epiphytum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum epiphytum?

Epiphytum Bulbophyllum

Where is Bulbophyllum epiphytum native to?

Western Australia

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-25809: Based on the initial data import
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.