Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
recurvilabre
ID:
600000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 4: 304 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599332



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum recurvilabre
  • Recurvilabre Bulbophyllum
  • Recurvilabre Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum recurvilabre (also called Recurved Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical dry shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Bulbophyllum recurvilabre 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 recurvilabre is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers partial shade and well-draining soil. Propagation is best done in spring or early summer by dividing the rhizomes. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Once the divisions have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum recurvilabre

Bulbophyllum recurvilabre can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Bulbophyllum recurvilabre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum recurvilabre?

Bulbophyllum recurvilabre

What are the common names of Bulbophyllum recurvilabre?

Recurved-lipped Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum recurvilabre?

Found in Mexico in dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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-27146: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.