Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sceliphron
ID:
615085

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Verm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Rheedea 1: 75 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614417



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum sceliphron
  • Sceliphron Bulbophyllum
  • Sceliphron Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum sceliphron (also called Sceliphron Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic or lithophytic herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia, from India east to China and south to Indonesia. It is found in montane rainforest and in secondary forest.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum sceliphron is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum sceliphron is yellow in color with a red center. The seed is a small, black, round shape. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum sceliphron is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Nigeria east to Ethiopia and south to Angola. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and kept moist.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum sceliphron

Bulbophyllum sceliphron can be found in tropical Africa, from Guinea to Uganda and Angola.

Bulbophyllum sceliphron FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum sceliphron?

Bulbophyllum sceliphron

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum sceliphron?

It is native to tropical Africa.

What are the uses of Bulbophyllum sceliphron?

It is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

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-27306: Based on the initial data import
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.