Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
octorhopalon
ID:
569150

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seidenf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 70: 88 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568482



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum octorhopalon
  • Octorhopalon Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Octorhopalon


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Synonyms

  • Epicranthes octorhopalon (Seidenf.) Garay & W.Kittr. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum octorhopalon (also called Eight-Lobed Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, tropical forests, and can reach heights of up to 30 centimeters.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum octorhopalon is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diabetes, and urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum octorhopalon is a yellow-greenish color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum octorhopalon can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Division of the rhizomes should be done in late spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud per section. The sections should then be planted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum octorhopalon

Bulbophyllum octorhopalon is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Bulbophyllum octorhopalon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum octorhopalon?

Bulbophyllum octorhopalon

What are the common names of Bulbophyllum octorhopalon?

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What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum octorhopalon?

Bulbophyllum octorhopalon is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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-26792: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.