Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tectipes
ID:
342719

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Verm. & P.O'Byrne

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 55: 126 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342051

Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Tectipes
  • Tectipes Orchid
  • Tectipes Bulbophyllum

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Description

Bulbophyllum tectipes (also called Roof-shaped Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with thin, wiry stems and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum tectipes 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 tectipes is a small, yellowish-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum tectipes is an epiphytic orchid that grows in partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-4 shoots and replanted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum tectipes

Bulbophyllum tectipes is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Bulbophyllum tectipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum tectipes?

Bulbophyllum tectipes

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum tectipes?

Tectipes Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum tectipes?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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-222256: Based on the initial data import
Peter O'Byrne (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O'Byrne' in the authors string.
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.