Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rheophyton
ID:
923734

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Verm. & Tsukaya

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 293: 73 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923069



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum rheophyton
  • Rheophyton Bulbophyllum
  • River-Loving Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum rheophyton (also called River-Loving Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows up to 3 meters in height and has a dense, spreading crown. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum rheophyton is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum rheophyton has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The flowers have five petals and five stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum rheophyton is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed, which should be sown in a warm, humid environment. Germination usually takes place within 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum rheophyton

Bulbophyllum rheophyton can be found in Southeast Asia.

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-468751: Based on the initial data import
Hirokazu Tsukaya (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsukaya' in the authors string.
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.