Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
napellii
ID:
561323

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. 10: 185 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560655



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum napellii
  • Napell's Bulbophyllum
  • Napell's Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis napelli Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum balaeniceps Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum monosepalum Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum napelloides Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis napelli (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rhytionanthos balaeniceps (Rchb.f.) C.S.Kumar & Garay [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum napellii (also called 'Napell's Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has small white flowers with yellow or pink markings and grows on trees and rocks in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum napellii is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum napellii is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum napellii can be propagated by seed or division. It should be grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum napellii

Bulbophyllum napellii is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Bulbophyllum napellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum napellii?

Bulbophyllum napellii

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum napellii?

It is an orchid

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum napellii?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh

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-26703: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.