Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rubrolabium
ID:
608107

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 34(2): 326 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607439



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Rubrolabium
  • Fairy Orchid
  • Fairy Slipper


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Description

Bulbophyllum rubrolabium (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 rubrolabium 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 rubrolabium is a small, yellow-orange bloom with a yellow centre. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum rubrolabium is an epiphytic orchid. It is best grown in a well-draining medium, such as bark or sphagnum moss. It should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum rubrolabium

Bulbophyllum rubrolabium is found in Southeast Asia, mainly in Thailand and Vietnam.

Bulbophyllum rubrolabium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum rubrolabium?

Bulbophyllum rubrolabium

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum rubrolabium?

Red-lipped Bulbophyllum

What are the uses of Bulbophyllum rubrolabium?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

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-27235: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.