Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
janus
ID:
342695

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-222234: Based on the initial data import
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.