Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 7: 23 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526951
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum lancipetalum
- Lancipetalum Bulbophyllum
- Lancipetalum
Description
Bulbophyllum lancipetalum (also called Bulbophyllum lancipetalum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves and small, yellowish flowers. It is native to tropical Asia, and it typically grows in humid, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum lancipetalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, yellowish-white, in axillary cymes. Seed: small, oblong, brownish-black. Seedlings: with opposite, ovate-lanceolate, serrate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum lancipetalum is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade to full shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum lancipetalum
Bulbophyllum lancipetalum is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Bulbophyllum lancipetalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum lancipetalum?
Bulbophyllum lancipetalum
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum lancipetalum?
Pointed-Petal Bulbophyllum
Where is Bulbophyllum lancipetalum found?
It is found in 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,