Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rubipetalum
ID:
607695

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Alp. Fl. New Guinea 2: 224 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607027



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Rubipetalum
  • Rubipetalum Orchid
  • Rubipetalum Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum crispatisepalum P.Royen [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum rubipetalum (also called Red-petal Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It is a small epiphyte with a creeping rhizome, and its flowers are small and yellow. It is native to tropical Africa, and it can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum rubipetalum is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bulbophyllum rubipetalum are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum rubipetalum is an epiphytic orchid that grows on trees. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°C.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum rubipetalum

Bulbophyllum rubipetalum is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Bulbophyllum rubipetalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum rubipetalum?

Bulbophyllum rubipetalum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum rubipetalum?

Red Petal Bulbophyllum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum rubipetalum?

Orchid

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-27231: Based on the initial data import
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.