Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
levatii
ID:
534158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 76: 300 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533490



Common Names

  • Levat's Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum levatii
  • Levat's Bulbophyllum Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum levatii (also called Levat's bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic plant with thin, cylindrical pseudobulbs and long, thin leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum levatii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers are used for making perfumes and fragrances.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bulbophyllum levatii sub. levatii
Bulbophyllum levatii sub. mischanthum J.J.Verm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum levatii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum levatii is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum levatii

Bulbophyllum levatii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Bulbophyllum levatii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum levatii?

Bulbophyllum levatii

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum levatii?

Levat's Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum levatii?

Dry, rocky hillsides

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,

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