Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rubrolabellum
ID:
608003

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.P.Lin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 20: 163 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607335



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum rubrolabellum
  • Rubrolabellum Bulbophyllum
  • Red-lipped Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum fenghuangshanianum S.S.Ying [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum odoratissimum rubrolabellum (T.P.Lin) S.S.Ying [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum rubrolabellum (also called Red-lipped Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall. It has red-lipped flowers and is native to Southeast Asia. It typically grows in humid, shady areas and is often found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum rubrolabellum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum rubrolabellum is a small, yellowish-white flower with a red-tipped labellum. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum rubrolabellum is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-draining potting mix such as a combination of sphagnum moss, bark, and perlite. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum rubrolabellum

Bulbophyllum rubrolabellum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Bulbophyllum rubrolabellum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum rubrolabellum?

Bulbophyllum rubrolabellum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum rubrolabellum?

Rubrolabellum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum rubrolabellum?

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-27234: Based on the initial data import
Tsan Piao Lin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.P.Lin' in the authors string.