Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
leptopus
ID:
532867

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 702, 828. 1913

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532199



Common Names

  • Leptopus Bulbophyllum
  • Leptopus Orchid
  • Leptopus Bulb


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum paniscus Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum leptopus (also called Slender-stemmed Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia and Australia. It has long, thin stems and small, yellow flowers. It is found in moist forests and along streams in tropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum leptopus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to stabilize soil in areas with high erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum leptopus has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum leptopus is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring, and cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer. Division can be done in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum leptopus

Bulbophyllum leptopus can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Bulbophyllum leptopus FAQ

What are the common names of Bulbophyllum leptopus?

Common names of Bulbophyllum leptopus include African wild grass, African rush, and African grass.

What is the growth rate of Bulbophyllum leptopus?

Bulbophyllum leptopus has a moderate growth rate.

What is the lifespan of Bulbophyllum leptopus?

The lifespan of Bulbophyllum leptopus is up to 10 years.

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-26351: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
IPNI Record:77319018-1: Derived from the June 2023 IPNI import.