Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 9: 165 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468388
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum Caecilii
- Blind Orchid
- Cecil's Bulbophyllum
Description
Bulbophyllum caecilii (also called the Caecili's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and found in dry and rocky habitats. It has a woody base and a rosette of leaves, and produces small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum caecilii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and produces fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum caecilii is a white to pinkish-purple, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum caecilii is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 feet in height. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Bulbophyllum caecilii requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought and poor soil.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum caecilii
Bulbophyllum caecilii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Bulbophyllum caecilii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum caecilii?
Bulbophyllum caecilii
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum caecilii?
Caecilii Bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum caecilii?
It is found in moist, shady areas
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,