Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Lindl. ex Wall.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Numer. List 1988 1829
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000600753
Common Names
- Climbing Bulbophyllum
- Reptans Bulbophyllum
- Climbing Orchid
Synonyms
- Ione racemosa (Sm.) Seidenf. [unknown]
- Phyllorkis reptans Kuntze [unknown]
- Stelis racemosa Sm. [unknown]
- Sunipia racemosa (Sm.) Tang & F.T.Wang [unknown]
- Tribrachia racemosa Lindl. [unknown]
- Tribrachia reptans Lindl. [unknown]
- Bulbophyllum clarkei Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Bulbophyllum grandiflorum Griff. [illegitimate]
- Bulbophyllum ombrophilum Gagnep. [unknown]
- Bulbophyllum reptans acuta Malhotra & Balodi [unknown]
- Bulbophyllum reptans subracemosa Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum reptans (also called the Creeping Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a creeping stem with small, oval leaves and small, yellowish-white flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum reptans is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It has attractive foliage and produces white flowers in the summer. It is also known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum reptans is a small, yellow-green, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum reptans is a perennial plant that prefers moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or division. It should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum reptans
Bulbophyllum reptans can be found in moist woodlands and meadows in the eastern United States.
Bulbophyllum reptans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum reptans?
Bulbophyllum reptans
What type of plant is Bulbophyllum reptans?
Epiphytic orchid
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum reptans?
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,