Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
levidense
ID:
534562

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 14: 461 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533894



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum levidense
  • Levid Bulbophyllum
  • Levid Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum levidense (also called Levid's bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, and it grows in humid, tropical forests. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum levidense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum levidense has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers and a single style. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum levidense is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum levidense

Bulbophyllum levidense can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Bulbophyllum levidense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum levidense?

Bulbophyllum levidense

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum levidense?

Levidense Bulbophyllum

What is the growth habit of Bulbophyllum levidense?

It is an epiphytic or lithophytic herbaceous plant that grows in clumps or tufts.

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,