Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
minutipetalum
ID:
555043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 761 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554375



Common Names

  • Minutipetalum Bulbophyllum
  • Minutipetalum Orchid
  • Minutipetalum Flower


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum blepharadenium Schltr. [unknown]
  • Peltopus minutipetalus (Schltr.) Szlach. & Marg. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum squamipetalum Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum minutipetalum (also called Miniature Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions of Asia and the Pacific Islands. It has small, yellowish-green flowers and long, thin leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum minutipetalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as colds, coughs, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum minutipetalum flowers are small and yellowish-white in color. The seeds are small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum minutipetalum is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in early spring in a shady location. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting of a mature stem and plant it in moist soil. Keep the soil moist until the cutting has rooted. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into its permanent location.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum minutipetalum

Bulbophyllum minutipetalum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.

Bulbophyllum minutipetalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum minutipetalum?

Bulbophyllum minutipetalum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum minutipetalum?

Small-Petaled Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum minutipetalum?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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-26624: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.