Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Gray & D.L.Jones
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 3: 143 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534102
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum lewisense
- Lewis' Bulbophyllum
- Lewis' Orchid
Synonyms
- Oxysepala lewisensis (B.Gray & D.L.Jones) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum lewisense (also called Lewis' Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen orchid native to the tropical regions of South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is typically found in moist, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum lewisense is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, infections, and inflammation. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, and is used to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, yellow flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Small, oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum lewisense is an epiphytic orchid that grows in humid, tropical climates. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining potting medium. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum lewisense
Bulbophyllum lewisense is native to tropical Africa, particularly in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Bulbophyllum lewisense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum lewisense?
Bulbophyllum lewisense
What type of plant is Bulbophyllum lewisense?
Orchid
What is the growth rate of Bulbophyllum lewisense?
Medium
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,