Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
encephalodes
ID:
492374

Status:
valid

Authors:
Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 14: 228 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491706



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum encephalodes
  • Encephalodes
  • Encephalodes Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum encephalodes (also called Brain-like bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka and is found in moist, evergreen forests. It has white to pink flowers and its leaves are simple, opposite, and lanceolate.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum encephalodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds. The leaves are also used to make a tea that is believed to have calming effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bulbophyllum encephalodes are yellowish-green, with four petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum encephalodes is a species of orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic or lithophytic plant that grows on trees or rocks. It requires warm temperatures and high humidity. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum encephalodes

Bulbophyllum encephalodes is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Bulbophyllum encephalodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum encephalodes?

Bulbophyllum encephalodes

What is the family of Bulbophyllum encephalodes?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum encephalodes?

Encephalodes Bulbophyllum

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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