Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
steyermarkii
ID:
627315

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


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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-27440: Based on the initial data import
Ernesto Foldats (1925-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Foldats' in the authors string.