Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cerambyx
ID:
471944

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 23: 12 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471276



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum cerambyx
  • Cerambyx Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum cerambyx (also called Cerambyx Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in wet forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum cerambyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum cerambyx is a small, yellow-green star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum cerambyx is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial epiphyte that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and bright, indirect light. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilizing. Pruning is necessary to keep the plant in shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum cerambyx

Bulbophyllum cerambyx is native to tropical America and can be found in moist forests and along streams.

Bulbophyllum cerambyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum cerambyx?

Bulbophyllum cerambyx

Where is Bulbophyllum cerambyx found?

Bulbophyllum cerambyx is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

What are the uses of Bulbophyllum cerambyx?

Bulbophyllum cerambyx is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

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,

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