Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
erosipetalum
ID:
493514

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Philipp. Orchid Rev. 4(3): 15 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492846



Common Names

  • Erosipetalum Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum erosipetalum
  • Bulbophyllum Erosipetalum


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Synonyms

  • Osyricera erosipetala (C.Schweinf.) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum erosipetalum (also called Eroded-petal Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid, up to 30 cm tall, with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China. It grows in moist, evergreen forests, often near streams and in ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum erosipetalum is a small, epiphytic orchid that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellow flowers with five petals. Seed: Tiny, black seeds. Seedlings: Produce a rosette of leaves with a central stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum erosipetalum is a perennial epiphytic orchid that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum erosipetalum

Bulbophyllum erosipetalum is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the rainforests of the Congo Basin.

Bulbophyllum erosipetalum FAQ

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum erosipetalum?

Eroded-petaled bulbophyllum

What is the scientific name of Eroded-petaled bulbophyllum?

Bulbophyllum erosipetalum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum erosipetalum?

Epiphytic orchid

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-25816: Based on the initial data import
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.