Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
streptotriche
ID:
627692

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Verm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Orchids Borneo 2: 129 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627024



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum streptotriche
  • Streptotriche Bulbophyllum
  • Streptotrich Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum streptotriche (also called Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with a height of up to 1 meter. It is native to tropical Africa and grows in rainforests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum streptotriche is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: small, black and shiny. Seedlings: small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum streptotriche is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown from seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum streptotriche

Bulbophyllum streptotriche is native to tropical Asia and can be found in moist, shady forests.

Bulbophyllum streptotriche FAQ

What are the common names of Bulbophyllum streptotriche?

Streptotrichous Bulbophyllum

What is the scientific classification of Bulbophyllum streptotriche?

Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Asparagales; Family: Orchidaceae; Subfamily: Epidendroideae; Tribe: Vandeae; Subtribe: Aeridinae; Genus: Bulbophyllum; Species: B. streptotriche

What is the native range of Bulbophyllum streptotriche?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-27451: Based on the initial data import
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.