Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoehne
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo , n.s., f.m., 1(1): 20 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518469
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum ipanemense
- Ipanema Orchid
- Ipanema Bulbophyllum
Description
Bulbophyllum ipanemense (also called Ipanema Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions of South America. It has a long, thin stem with small, white flowers, and can be found growing on the trunks and branches of trees in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum ipanemense is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It has been used to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum ipanemense is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum ipanemense is a species of orchid native to tropical Asia. It is a terrestrial orchid with a creeping rhizome and a single, long, thin, leathery leaf. The plant is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizome or by seed.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum ipanemense
Bulbophyllum ipanemense is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro.
Bulbophyllum ipanemense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum ipanemense?
Bulbophyllum ipanemense
What type of plant is Bulbophyllum ipanemense?
Bulbophyllum ipanemense is a species of orchid.
Where is Bulbophyllum ipanemense found?
Bulbophyllum ipanemense is found in Brazil.
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,