Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
intertextum
ID:
518235

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 6: 127 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517567



Common Names

  • Intertextum Bulbophyllum
  • Intertextum Orchid
  • Intertextum Beehive Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis intertexta Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phyllorkis seychellarum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum amauryae Rendle [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum intertextum parvilabium G.Will. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum pertenue Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum quintasii Rolfe [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum seychellarum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum triaristellum Kraenzl. & Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum usambarae Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum viride Rolfe [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis intertexta (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis seychellarum (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum intertextum (also called Intertextured Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic or lithophytic plant that grows up to 15 cm tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist forests, rocky slopes, and other damp places.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum intertextum has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, pain, and inflammation. It has also been used as an insect repellent and to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum intertextum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and long with two seed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum intertextum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum intertextum

Bulbophyllum intertextum can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Bulbophyllum intertextum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum intertextum?

Bulbophyllum intertextum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum intertextum?

Intertextum Bulbophyllum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum intertextum?

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-26190: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.