Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ptychantyx
ID:
593075

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Verm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Orchid Monogr. 7: 170 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592407



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum ptychantyx
  • Ptychantyx Bulbophyllum
  • Ptychantyx Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Peltopus ptychantyx (J.J.Verm.) Szlach. & Marg. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum ptychantyx (also called B. ptychantyx, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the tropical regions of the Americas. It is a small, evergreen orchid with a creeping rhizome and flowers that are up to 1 cm long. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforest floors, stream banks, and moist rock crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum ptychantyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum ptychantyx has small yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings have a single stem with two opposite leaves and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum ptychantyx is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid, growing on trees or rocks. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is by division of the rhizome or by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be kept moist and should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum ptychantyx

Bulbophyllum ptychantyx is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Bulbophyllum ptychantyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum ptychantyx?

Bulbophyllum ptychantyx

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum ptychantyx?

Orchid

Where is Bulbophyllum ptychantyx native to?

Tropical America

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-27072: Based on the initial data import
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.