Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
microblepharon
ID:
554054

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 803 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553386



Common Names

  • Microblepharon Bulbophyllum
  • Microblepharon Orchid
  • Microblepharon Flower


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Synonyms

  • Diphyes microblepharos (Schltr.) Szlach. & Rutk. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum microblepharon (also called Small-Eyed Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions of Asia. It grows in humid, shady habitats, and has small white flowers with yellow centers and narrow, pointed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum microblepharon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Bulbophyllum microblepharon is yellow, seed is small and black, seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum microblepharon is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The plant should be grown in partial shade and watered regularly.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum microblepharon

Bulbophyllum microblepharon is native to the western United States and Canada. It is found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush steppe, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It is commonly found in the states of California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico.

Bulbophyllum microblepharon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum microblepharon?

Bulbophyllum microblepharon

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum microblepharon?

Small-Eyed Bulbophyllum

What is the growth habit of Bulbophyllum microblepharon?

It is an epiphytic or lithophytic herb with a creeping rhizome

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-26587: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.