Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pleiopterum
ID:
588655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Orchis 6: 114 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000587987



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum pleiopterum
  • Many-winged Orchid
  • Many-winged Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum pleiopterum (also called Many-winged Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist and wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum pleiopterum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum pleiopterum has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum pleiopterum is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It is cultivated for its edible leaves and flowers. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum pleiopterum

Bulbophyllum pleiopterum is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Bulbophyllum pleiopterum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum pleiopterum?

Bulbophyllum pleiopterum

What are the common names of Bulbophyllum pleiopterum?

Many-Winged Orchid, Many-Winged-Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum pleiopterum?

Tropical rainforests

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-27009: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.