Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Verm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 54: 68 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342027
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum Janus
- Janus Orchid
- Janus Bulbophyllum
Synonyms
- Bulbophyllum platyrrhachis Ridl. [illegitimate]
Description
Bulbophyllum janus (also called Janus Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to New Guinea, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is an evergreen epiphyte that grows up to 1 m tall, with a rosette of long, thin leaves up to 0.5 m long.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum janus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum janus is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum janus is a species of epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It is a small plant with thin, wiry stems and small, fan-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and fragrant, with white petals and a yellow-green lip. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and regular watering.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum janus
Bulbophyllum janus is native to tropical regions of Asia, such as India, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Bulbophyllum janus FAQ
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum janus?
Janus Bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum janus?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
How often should Bulbophyllum janus be watered?
Once a week
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,