Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
scheffleri
ID:
615294

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 33(2): 417 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614626



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum scheffleri
  • Scheffler's bulbophyllum
  • Scheffler's orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis schefferi Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum gracile Lindl. [illegitimate]
  • Bulbophyllum marcidum Ames [unknown]
  • Diphyes gracilis Blume [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis schefferi (Schltr.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum scheffleri (also called Scheffler's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to the southeastern United States. It grows in humid habitats such as rainforests, swamps, and wet prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum scheffleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum scheffleri is yellow and has three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled nut. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum scheffleri is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. It is also sensitive to frost.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum scheffleri

Bulbophyllum scheffleri is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Uganda and Tanzania.

Bulbophyllum scheffleri FAQ

What are the common names of Bulbophyllum scheffleri?

Scheffler's bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum scheffleri?

It is found in tropical rainforests of western and central Africa

What is the size of Bulbophyllum scheffleri?

It can grow up to 10 meters in height

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-27308: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.