Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
weinthalii
ID:
654123

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S.Rogers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. South Australia 57: 95 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653455



Common Names

  • Weinthalii Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Weinthalii
  • Weinthalii Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Adelopetalum weinthalii (R.S.Rogers) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Spilorchis weinthalii (R.S.Rogers) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum weinthalii (also called Weinthal's bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It has a creeping stem and grows up to 1m tall. It grows in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum weinthalii is used as an ornamental plant, as a forage crop, and as a medicinal plant. Its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties. It is also used to treat fever, headaches, and skin ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bulbophyllum weinthalii sub. striatum D.L.Jones
Bulbophyllum weinthalii sub. weinthalii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum weinthalii is yellow in color and has five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum weinthalii is a perennial epiphyte that can be propagated by division. It requires well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. The plant should be divided in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in individual pots. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum weinthalii

Bulbophyllum weinthalii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Bulbophyllum weinthalii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum weinthalii?

Bulbophyllum weinthalii

What is the family of Bulbophyllum weinthalii?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum weinthalii?

Weinthal's Bulbophyllum

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-27747: Based on the initial data import
Richard Sanders Rogers (1861-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Rogers' in the authors string.