Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
595260

Status:
valid

Authors:
Teijsm. & Binn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Natuurk. Tijdschr. Ned.-Indië 24: 308 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594592



Common Names

  • Purple Bulbophyllum
  • Purple Orchid
  • Purple Spider Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis purpurascens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum citrinum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum curtisii Ridl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum perakense Ridl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum peyerianum (Kraenzl.) Seidenf. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum rhizophoreti Ridl. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum tenasserimense J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum citrinum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum compactum Rolfe [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum lendyanum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum pallidum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum peyerianum Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis purpurascens (Teijsm. & Binn.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum purpurascens (also called 'Purple Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in humid forests and grasslands. It is an epiphytic orchid with purple flowers and grows to a height of up to 1 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum purpurascens has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum purpurascens is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring, and seeds should be sown in the fall. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum purpurascens

Bulbophyllum purpurascens can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Bulbophyllum purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum purpurascens?

Bulbophyllum purpurascens

What is the family of Bulbophyllum purpurascens?

Orchidaceae

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum purpurascens?

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-27094: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Elias Teijsmann (1808-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Teijsm.' in the authors string.
Simon Binnendijk (1821-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Binn.' in the authors string.