Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
reptans
ID:
601421

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


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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.

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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,

References

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:619999-1: Based on the initial data import