Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
oxychilum
ID:
575413

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 38: 18 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574745



Common Names

  • Oxychilum Orchid
  • Bulbophyllum Oxychilum
  • Oxychilum Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum buntingii Rendle [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum ellipticum De Wild. [illegitimate]

Description

Bulbophyllum oxychilum (also called Oxychilum Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a rosette of narrow, linear leaves that are up to 15 cm long. Its flowers are white and its fruits are round and up to 1 cm in diameter. It is found in tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum oxychilum is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in terrariums and as a houseplant. It is also used to make wreaths and other decorative items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum oxychilum has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum oxychilum is a shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer or from seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sheltered spot in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a mix of sand and peat.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum oxychilum

Bulbophyllum oxychilum can be found in tropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.

Bulbophyllum oxychilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum oxychilum?

Bulbophyllum oxychilum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum oxychilum?

Oxychilum Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum oxychilum?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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-26861: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.