Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pingtungense
ID:
586909

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.S.Ying & S.C.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Coloured Ill. Indig. Orchids Taiwan 1: 499 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586241



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum pingtungense
  • Pingtung Bulbophyllum
  • Pingtung Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Cirrhopetalum pingtungense (S.S.Ying & S.C.Chen) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum pingtungense (also called Pingtungense, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to South America, typically found in humid, tropical forests. It has a green stem and its leaves are simple, alternate, and lanceolate in shape. It produces small white flowers, followed by small, round, orange fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum pingtungense is a species of orchid native to Taiwan. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes, as it has an attractive foliage and produces colorful flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum pingtungense has small, white flowers, small, round, black seeds, and seedlings that have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum pingtungense is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires regular watering. Propagation can be done by taking stem cuttings and planting them in a pot with well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum pingtungense

Bulbophyllum pingtungense is native to Taiwan and can be found in humid, tropical forests.

Bulbophyllum pingtungense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum pingtungense?

Bulbophyllum pingtungense

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum pingtungense?

Orchid

Where does Bulbophyllum pingtungense grow?

Taiwan

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-26992: Based on the initial data import
Shao Shun Ying (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Ying' in the authors string.
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.