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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Ridl.
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
1916
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 185 (1916)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594909
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Bulbophyllum Purpurellum
 - Purple Bulbophyllum
 - Purple-Flowered Bulbophyllum
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Bulbophyllum purpurellum (also called Purple Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid that grows to a height of up to 1 m. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Bulbophyllum purpurellum is a popular ornamental plant used for landscaping and decoration. It is also used to treat digestive issues and as a diuretic.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Bulbophyllum purpurellum is a yellow-green color and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is small and dark brown in color. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Bulbophyllum purpurellum is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is a low-growing, evergreen plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and water levels. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Bulbophyllum purpurellum
                        
                            Bulbophyllum purpurellum is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It can be found in tropical rainforests and humid habitats.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Bulbophyllum purpurellum FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum purpurellum?
Bulbophyllum purpurellum
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum purpurellum?
Purple bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum purpurellum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Tanzania
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        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,