Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rectilabre
ID:
599822

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 277 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599154



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum rectilabre
  • Straight-lipped Bulbophyllum
  • Straight-lipped Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Hapalochilus rectilabris (J.J.Sm.) Garay & W.Kittr. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum rectilabre (also called straight-lipped bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, shady forests, and has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum rectilabre is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Bulbophyllum rectilabre is yellow, its seeds are small and brown and the seedlings are small with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum rectilabre is a hardy, perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they germinate. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted to the garden.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum rectilabre

Bulbophyllum rectilabre is found in tropical Africa.

Bulbophyllum rectilabre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum rectilabre?

Bulbophyllum rectilabre

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum rectilabre?

Straight-Lipped Bulbophyllum

What is the family of Bulbophyllum rectilabre?

Orchidaceae

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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