Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
roxburghii
ID:
607256

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 6: 263 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606588



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum roxburghii
  • Roxburgh's Bulbophyllum
  • Roxburgh's Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis roxburghii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum sikkimense J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum roxburghii Lindl. [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum sikkimense King & Pantl. [unknown]
  • Aerides radiata Roxb. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis roxburghii (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum roxburghii (also called Roxburgh's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia. It is an epiphytic plant, growing on trees in humid forests. It typically grows up to 1 m tall, with a rosette of stiff, arching, lance-shaped leaves up to 20 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum roxburghii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum roxburghii has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum roxburghii is an epiphytic orchid that grows on trees. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°C.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum roxburghii

Bulbophyllum roxburghii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, China, and Southeast Asia.

Bulbophyllum roxburghii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum roxburghii?

Bulbophyllum roxburghii

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum roxburghii?

Roxburgh's Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum roxburghii?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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-27227: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.