Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Verm. & Rysy
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 65: 142 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339630
Description
Bulbophyllum scaphioglossum (also called Scaphioglossum Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Indonesia. It has small, yellow flowers with purple spots and long, narrow leaves. It grows in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum scaphioglossum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum scaphioglossum has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in clusters in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, woody capsules that contain the seeds. The seedlings of Bulbophyllum scaphioglossum are small and have a single, slender stem with two rows of short, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum scaphioglossum is an epiphytic plant that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum scaphioglossum
Bulbophyllum scaphioglossum is native to Indonesia and can be found in the province of Sulawesi.
Bulbophyllum scaphioglossum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum scaphioglossum?
Bulbophyllum scaphioglossum
What type of plant is Bulbophyllum scaphioglossum?
Bulbophyllum scaphioglossum is a type of orchid plant.
Where does Bulbophyllum scaphioglossum grow?
Bulbophyllum scaphioglossum grows in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
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
Wolfgang Rysy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rysy' in the authors string.