Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tipula
ID:
1411719

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aver.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 61(4): 326. 2016 [14 Nov 2016] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424184



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum tipula
  • Bulbophyllum Tipula
  • Bulbophyllum Tipula Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum tipula (also called Tipula orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to India and Sri Lanka. It has long, thin leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It can be found in humid forests and cloud forests, typically at high elevations.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum tipula is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant to decorate gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum tipula has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum tipula is an epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm and humid environment, with bright indirect light and a well-draining soil mix. Water regularly but do not allow the soil to become soggy.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum tipula

Bulbophyllum tipula is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is found in lowland and montane tropical forests, as well as disturbed areas.

Bulbophyllum tipula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum tipula?

Bulbophyllum tipula

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum tipula?

Tipula Bulbophyllum

Where is Bulbophyllum tipula found?

It is found in the tropical regions of South America

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

Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.