Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
porphyrostachys
ID:
589943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 14: 230 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589275



Common Names

  • Porphyrostachys Bulbophyllum
  • Porphyrostachys Orchid
  • Porphyrostachys Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum porphyrostachys (also called Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic or lithophytic herb, up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to Colombia, and grows in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum porphyrostachys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Bulbophyllum porphyrostachys flower is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum porphyrostachys is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from division or seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°C (50°F).

Where to Find Bulbophyllum porphyrostachys

Bulbophyllum porphyrostachys is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m.

Bulbophyllum porphyrostachys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum porphyrostachys?

Bulbophyllum porphyrostachys

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum porphyrostachys?

Orchid

Where is Bulbophyllum porphyrostachys native to?

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,

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