Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
repens
ID:
601319

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griff.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Not. Pl. Asiat. 3: 293 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000600651



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum repens
  • Repens Bulbophyllum
  • Repens Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis repens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum khasianum Rchb.f. [illegitimate]
  • Bulbophyllum poilanei Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis repens (Griff.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum repens (also called Creeping Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and pink-purple flowers. It typically grows in humid forests, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum repens is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant and has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum repens has small, white flowers with a diameter of 0.5 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum repens is a small, epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the offsets. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum repens

Bulbophyllum repens is found in the states of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.

Bulbophyllum repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum repens?

Bulbophyllum repens

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum repens?

Creeping Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum repens?

Tropical rainforests in Central and South 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-27167: Based on the initial data import
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.