Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
vespertilio
ID:
917793

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ferreras & Cootes

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
OrchideenJ. 17: 150 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917128



Common Names

  • Vespertilio Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Vespertilio
  • Vespertilio Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum vespertilio (also called Bat Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, fragrant flowers. It grows in humid, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum vespertilio is an ornamental plant that is used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum vespertilio has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum vespertilio is a tropical epiphyte and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark chips or sphagnum moss. It should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum vespertilio

Bulbophyllum vespertilio is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific 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-462451: Based on the initial data import
Ulysses Ferreras (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ferreras' in the authors string.
James Edward Cootes (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cootes' in the authors string.