Status:
valid
Authors:
Parish ex Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 761 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608130
Common Names
- Rufilabrum bulbophyllum
- Bulbophyllum rufilabrum
- Bulbophyllum rufilabrum var. rufilabrum
Synonyms
- Phyllorkis rufilabra Kuntze [unknown]
- Phyllorchis rufilabra (Parish ex Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum rufilabrum (also called 'Red-lipped Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid, with a short stem and multiple leaves. The flowers are white, with a red lip. It grows in humid forests and in wet areas, at elevations of up to 1000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum rufilabrum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum rufilabrum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are dark green with round, serrated leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum rufilabrum is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C). It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to establish and may not flower for several years.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum rufilabrum
Bulbophyllum rufilabrum is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Bulbophyllum rufilabrum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum rufilabrum?
Bulbophyllum rufilabrum
What type of plant is Bulbophyllum rufilabrum?
Orchid
Where is Bulbophyllum rufilabrum native to?
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,