Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
epicrianthes
ID:
492901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 753 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492233

Common Names

  • Epicrianthes Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum epicrianthes
  • Epicrianthes Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis javanica Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum javanicum J.J.Sm. [illegitimate]
  • Epicranthes javanica Blume [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis javanica (Blume) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum epicrianthes (also called Epicrianthes Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. It grows in moist forests and along streams in valleys and mountains. It has a rounded crown and pendulous branches, and its leaves are ovate and serrate. The flowers are yellow and bell-shaped, and the fruits are drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum epicrianthes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bulbophyllum epicrianthes var. epicrianthes
Bulbophyllum epicrianthes var. sumatranum (J.J.Sm.) J.J.Verm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum epicrianthes is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum epicrianthes can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum epicrianthes

Bulbophyllum epicrianthes can be found in tropical areas of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Bulbophyllum epicrianthes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum epicrianthes?

Bulbophyllum epicrianthes

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum epicrianthes?

Orchid

Where is Bulbophyllum epicrianthes native to?

Madagascar

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