Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 180 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614251
Common Names
- Scaphosepalum Plant
- Bulbophyllum Plant
- Scaphosepalum Vine
Description
Bulbophyllum scaphosepalum (also called Scaphosepalum Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a short stem and a tuft of linear leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and wet prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum scaphosepalum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a border plant. It has attractive yellow flowers and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Bulbophyllum scaphosepalum is small, yellow-green and fragrant. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nut. The seedlings are slender and upright with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum scaphosepalum is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is an epiphytic orchid growing up to 1 m tall. Propagation is by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum scaphosepalum
Bulbophyllum scaphosepalum is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist forests and woodlands.
Bulbophyllum scaphosepalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum scaphosepalum?
Bulbophyllum scaphosepalum
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum scaphosepalum?
Boat Orchid
What type of habitat does Bulbophyllum scaphosepalum prefer?
Bulbophyllum scaphosepalum prefers humid, shady areas such as forests and jungles
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,