Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
orezii
ID:
342704

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.S.Kumar

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Orchid Memories : 170 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342036

Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Orezii
  • Orezii Orchid
  • Orezii Bulbophyllum

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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum josephi M.Kumar & Sequiera [illegitimate]

Description

Bulbophyllum orezii (also called Orez's 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 orezii 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bulbophyllum josephi var. josephi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum orezii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and round, with a single, slender stem and a few small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum orezii 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 orezii

Bulbophyllum orezii is native to tropical regions of Asia, such as India, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Bulbophyllum orezii FAQ

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum orezii?

Orezii Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum orezii?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

How often should Bulbophyllum orezii 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-222242: Based on the initial data import
C.Sathish Kumar (1957-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.Kumar' in the authors string.