Status:
valid
Authors:
Foldats
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 3: 311, fig. 2A. 1968
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626647
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum steyermarkii
- Steyermark's Bulbophyllum
- Bulbophyllum
Synonyms
- Bulbophyllum bracteosum C.Schweinf. [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum steyermarkii (also called Steyermark's bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical Africa. It is a small epiphyte with thin, wiry stems and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in humid forests, often on the trunks of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum steyermarkii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum steyermarkii has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum steyermarkii is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum steyermarkii
Bulbophyllum steyermarkii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Bulbophyllum steyermarkii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum steyermarkii?
Bulbophyllum steyermarkii
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum steyermarkii?
Steyermark's orchid
What is the family of Bulbophyllum steyermarkii?
Orchidaceae
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,