Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 17: 94 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562044
Common Names
- Newport's Bird of Paradise
- Orange Bird of Paradise
- Strelitzia Reginae
Synonyms
- Sarcochilus newportii F.M.Bailey [unknown]
- Adelopetalum newportii (F.M.Bailey) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
- Bulbophyllum trilobum Schltr. [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum newportii (also called 'Tasmanian laurel', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with an upright habit, growing to a height of 8m. It has oblong leaves that are dark green above and paler beneath. It is native to Tasmania and is found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforest margins.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum newportii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum newportii has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The flowers are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum newportii is a tropical evergreen orchid that grows best in partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizome, which should be done in the spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a warm, moist environment.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum newportii
Bulbophyllum newportii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the rainforests of the Congo Basin.
Bulbophyllum newportii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum newportii?
Bulbophyllum newportii
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum newportii?
Newport's Bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum newportii?
Tropical rainforests
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,