Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 779 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626973
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum streptosepalum
- Streptosepalum Bulbophyllum
- Streptosepal Bulbophyllum
Description
Bulbophyllum streptosepalum (also called twisted-sepaled Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with small, white flowers and long, twisted sepals. It is native to tropical regions of South and Central America and is found in wet forests and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum streptosepalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum streptosepalum has small white flowers with a long slender calyx. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum streptosepalum is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation is best done in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and good air circulation. It requires a well-draining, organic potting mix and regular watering.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum streptosepalum
Bulbophyllum streptosepalum is native to tropical Asia and can be found in moist, shady forests.
Bulbophyllum streptosepalum FAQ
What are the common names of Bulbophyllum streptosepalum?
Striped-sepal Bulbophyllum
What is the scientific classification of Bulbophyllum streptosepalum?
Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Asparagales; Family: Orchidaceae; Subfamily: Epidendroideae; Tribe: Vandeae; Subtribe: Aeridinae; Genus: Bulbophyllum; Species: B. streptosepalum
What is the native range of Bulbophyllum streptosepalum?
Tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands
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,