Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
restrepia
ID:
601713

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Mat. Fl. Malay. Penins. 1: 78 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601045



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum restrepia
  • Restrepia Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Restrepia


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum ensiculiferum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum restrepia Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum restrepia (also called 'Restrepia Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, typically in the crotches of trees. It has small, yellow and red flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum restrepia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum restrepia has small, white flowers with a yellow throat. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum restrepia is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or from division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a flat in the spring. To propagate from division, dig up the plant in the spring and divide the clumps into smaller sections. Plant the divisions in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum restrepia

Bulbophyllum restrepia can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Bulbophyllum restrepia FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Bulbophyllum restrepia?

Bulbophyllum restrepia prefers temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the ideal light level for Bulbophyllum restrepia?

Bulbophyllum restrepia prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Bulbophyllum restrepia be watered?

Bulbophyllum restrepia should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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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