Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
longerepens
ID:
540547

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 49: 28 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539879



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum longerepens
  • Long-creeping Bulbophyllum
  • Longerepens Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Odontostylis minor Breda [unknown]
  • Odontostylis multiflora Breda [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum bakhuizenii Steenis [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum brevistylidium Seidenf. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum longerepens (also called Long-creeping bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is found in moist habitats such as rainforests and wet meadows. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum longerepens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control on slopes and riverbanks. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bulbophyllum longerepens are yellow and the seed is a small, black, round nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum longerepens can be propagated by division of the rhizomes, or by seed sown in spring. It prefers a moist soil in full sun or part shade.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum longerepens

Bulbophyllum longerepens can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon.

Bulbophyllum longerepens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum longerepens?

Bulbophyllum longerepens

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum longerepens?

Long-creeping bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum longerepens?

It is found in moist tropical forests in Central and South America.

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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