Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lepantense
ID:
531637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 7: 131 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530969



Common Names

  • Lepantense Bulbophyllum
  • Lepantense Orchid
  • Lepantense Bulb


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Description

Bulbophyllum lepantense (also called Lepanto Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to the Philippines. It is found growing on trees in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum lepantense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum lepantense has small, yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum lepantense is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is not always reliable.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum lepantense

Bulbophyllum lepantense is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

Bulbophyllum lepantense FAQ

What are the common names of Bulbophyllum lepantense?

Lepanthes Bulbophyllum

What is the growth habit of Bulbophyllum lepantense?

It is an epiphytic or lithophytic plant with a creeping or pendulous habit.

What is the ideal temperature for Bulbophyllum lepantense?

It prefers warm temperatures between 65 and 85°F (18-29°C).

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-26337: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.