Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
stellula
ID:
626891

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 182 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626223



Common Names

  • Stellula Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum stellula
  • Bulbophyllum stellula


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Synonyms

  • Hapalochilus stellula (Ridl.) Garay & W.Kittr. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum stellula (also called Star-shaped Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid with star-shaped flowers. It is native to tropical regions of South and Central America and grows in humid, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum stellula is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum stellula has small white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum stellula is a small, evergreen epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining medium. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes. The divisions should be planted in a moist medium such as sphagnum moss or bark chips and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum stellula

Bulbophyllum stellula is native to tropical regions of the world, including Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America.

Bulbophyllum stellula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum stellula?

Bulbophyllum stellula

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum stellula?

It is a species of orchid.

Where is Bulbophyllum stellula found?

It is found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

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,

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