Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rhopaloblepharon
ID:
604259

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 811 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603591



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum rhopaloblepharon
  • Club-lipped Bulbophyllum
  • Club-lipped Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Diphyes rhopaloblepharos (Schltr.) Szlach. & Rutk. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum rhopaloblepharon (also called Rhopaloblepharon Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen perennial with a rosette of leathery, lance-shaped leaves with a yellow-green color. It is found growing on trees in humid forests, and can also be found in gardens and greenhouses.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum rhopaloblepharon is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is used as a cut flower. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum rhopaloblepharon is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum rhopaloblepharon is an evergreen, low-growing, spreading perennial with small, linear, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum rhopaloblepharon

Bulbophyllum rhopaloblepharon is native to Southeast Asia.

Bulbophyllum rhopaloblepharon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum rhopaloblepharon?

Bulbophyllum rhopaloblepharon

What are the common names of Bulbophyllum rhopaloblepharon?

Rhopaloblepharon bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum rhopaloblepharon?

Bulbophyllum rhopaloblepharon is native to Thailand

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-27197: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.