Status:
valid
Authors:
Stévart & Droissart
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 177: 27 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340744
Description
Bulbophyllum pauwelsianum (also called Pauwels' bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It has a thick stem and light green, glossy leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum pauwelsianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum pauwelsianum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum pauwelsianum is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot and requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum pauwelsianum
Bulbophyllum pauwelsianum can be found in the rainforests of Madagascar.
Bulbophyllum pauwelsianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum pauwelsianum?
Bulbophyllum pauwelsianum
What is the family of Bulbophyllum pauwelsianum?
Orchidaceae
What is the distribution of Bulbophyllum pauwelsianum?
Vietnam
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
Vincent Droissart: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Droissart' in the authors string.