Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ellipticum
ID:
492019

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 848 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491351



Common Names

  • Ellipticum Bulbophyllum
  • Ellipticum Orchid
  • Ellipticum Spider Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum ellipticum (also called Elliptic Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic or lithophytic herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum ellipticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its fragrant flowers are used to make perfumes and potpourri. The leaves are used to make a medicinal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum ellipticum has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum ellipticum is a small epiphytic orchid that grows up to 30 cm in height. It prefers bright indirect light and a well-drained soil mix. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum ellipticum

Bulbophyllum ellipticum is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Bulbophyllum ellipticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum ellipticum?

Bulbophyllum ellipticum

What is the family of Bulbophyllum ellipticum?

Orchidaceae

What is the habitat of Bulbophyllum ellipticum?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests

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-25791: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.