Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
graciliscapum
ID:
505933

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee , Nachtr.: 203 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505265



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Graciliscapum
  • Graciliscapum Bulbophyllum
  • Graceful Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum setipes Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum graciliscapum (also called Slender-scaped Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, and grows in moist, lowland habitats. It is a small, epiphytic orchid, reaching up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are green and lanceolate, and its inflorescence is composed of many small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum graciliscapum is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, inflammation, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum graciliscapum is yellow with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum graciliscapum is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, fertile soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum graciliscapum

Bulbophyllum graciliscapum is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Bulbophyllum graciliscapum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum graciliscapum?

Bulbophyllum graciliscapum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum graciliscapum?

Graceful Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum graciliscapum?

It is found in wet sclerophyll forests, rainforests, and heathlands in eastern Australia

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-26017: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.