Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Kittr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 30: 100 (1984 publ. 1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618426
Common Names
- Sepikense Bulbophyllum
- Sepikense Orchid
- Sepikense Bulbophyllum Orchid
Synonyms
- Bulbophyllum cuspidipetalum Schltr. [illegitimate]
Description
Bulbophyllum sepikense (also called Sepik Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic or lithophytic plant, typically growing to a height of 10–20 cm. It is native to tropical regions of the world, including Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. It typically grows in humid forests, on tree trunks, and in other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum sepikense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum sepikense has small, greenish-white flowers that are clustered together at the end of the branches. The flowers are followed by small, round, green seed capsules that turn brown when ripe. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum sepikense is a perennial epiphyte that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum sepikense
Bulbophyllum sepikense can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, China, and Indonesia.
Bulbophyllum sepikense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum sepikense?
Bulbophyllum sepikense
What is the family of Bulbophyllum sepikense?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum sepikense?
Sepik Bulbophyllum
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,