Status:
valid
Authors:
Kraenzl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16: 385 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490305
Common Names
- Echinochilum Bulbophyllum
- Bulbophyllum Echinochilum
- Bulbophyllum
Description
Bulbophyllum echinochilum (also called Echinochilum Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to India, Malaysia, and Thailand. It typically grows in humid forests, usually on rocks or trees.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum echinochilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum echinochilum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, heart-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum echinochilum is an epiphytic orchid native to India. It can be cultivated in a well-draining soil mix in a bright, sunny location. Propagation is best done by division, as the plant does not produce viable seeds. The divisions should be planted in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum echinochilum
Bulbophyllum echinochilum can be found in the tropical regions of South America.
Bulbophyllum echinochilum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum echinochilum?
Bulbophyllum echinochilum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum echinochilum?
Tropical rainforests
What is the flower color of Bulbophyllum echinochilum?
White
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,