Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Schedul. Orchid. 3: 22 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537242
Common Names
- Lipense Bulbophyllum
- Bulbophyllum Lipense
- Bulbophyllum
Description
Bulbophyllum lipense (also called Lipense Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and is found in grassland and open woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum lipense is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum lipense is a small, yellow, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five petals.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum lipense is a fast-growing, evergreen epiphyte that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best grown in partial shade and in well-drained, sandy or loamy soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in late summer or autumn and the divisions planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum lipense
Bulbophyllum lipense is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts, as well as in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Occidental.
Bulbophyllum lipense FAQ
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum lipense?
Lipense Bulbophyllum
What type of soil is best for Bulbophyllum lipense?
Humus-rich, well-drained soil
How much sun does Bulbophyllum lipense need?
Partial shade to full shade
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,