Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 883 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642044
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum Trirhopalon
- Desfontainia Steyermarkii
- Desfontainia Splendens
Synonyms
- Epicranthes trirhopalon (Schltr.) Garay & W.Kittr. [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum trirhopalon (also called 'Three-winged Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a slender stem and grows up to 50 cm in height. Its leaves are alternate, and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum trirhopalon is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum trirhopalon flowers are small, yellow, and have three petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum trirhopalon is a tropical evergreen epiphytic orchid that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing. Once established, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum trirhopalon
Bulbophyllum trirhopalon is native to Southeast Asia, but it can also be found in parts of North America, South America, and Africa.
Bulbophyllum trirhopalon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum trirhopalon?
Bulbophyllum trirhopalon
What type of plant is Bulbophyllum trirhopalon?
Orchid
Where is Bulbophyllum trirhopalon native to?
Tropical Asia
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,