Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
luteopurpureum
ID:
543681

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 5: 18 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543013



Common Names

  • Yellow-Purple Bulbophyllum
  • Luteopurpureum Bulbophyllum
  • Yellow-Purple Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum luteopurpureum (also called Yellow-purple bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions of South America. It is a small, upright plant with yellow-purple flowers and long, narrow leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum luteopurpureum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum luteopurpureum is a small, yellow, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, hard, dark-brown nut-like structure, which is enclosed in a membranous sac. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant, with a single, slender stem and a few small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum luteopurpureum is an evergreen perennial that is native to Asia. It grows best in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum luteopurpureum

Bulbophyllum luteopurpureum is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Bulbophyllum luteopurpureum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum luteopurpureum?

Bulbophyllum luteopurpureum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum luteopurpureum?

Yellow-purple Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum luteopurpureum?

Bulbophyllum luteopurpureum is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

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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