Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
plagiopetalum
ID:
587636

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 829 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586968



Common Names

  • Plagiopetalum Bulbophyllum
  • Plagiopetalum Orchid
  • Plagiopetalum-Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum plagiopetalum (also called Plagiopetalum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers. It is commonly found growing on trees and rocks in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum plagiopetalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used to create unique displays.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum plagiopetalum has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum plagiopetalum is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them out to the desired spacing. To propagate from division, dig up the clump and divide it into smaller sections, then replant the sections in the desired location. Keep the soil moist until the plants are established.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum plagiopetalum

Bulbophyllum plagiopetalum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.

Bulbophyllum plagiopetalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum plagiopetalum?

Bulbophyllum plagiopetalum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum plagiopetalum?

Plagiopetalum Orchid

Where does Bulbophyllum plagiopetalum grow?

Bulbophyllum plagiopetalum is native to Southeast Asia.

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-26999: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.