Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
oerstedii
ID:
570334

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Hemsl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 3: 213 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569666



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum oerstedii
  • Oersted's Bulbophyllum
  • Oersted's Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis oerstedii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bolbophyllaria oerstedii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum vinosum Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum oerstedii (also called Oersted's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum oerstedii is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders, as an astringent, and for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a food preservative and for tanning leather.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum oerstedii has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum oerstedii is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to tropical regions of the world and prefers warm, humid climates. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division can also be done in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum oerstedii

Bulbophyllum oerstedii is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Bulbophyllum oerstedii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum oerstedii?

Bulbophyllum oerstedii

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum oerstedii?

Oersted's Bulbophyllum

Where is Bulbophyllum oerstedii native to?

Central America

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

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.