Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
schillerianum
ID:
615394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Hamburger Garten- Blumenzeitung 16: 423 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614726



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum schillerianum
  • Schiller's Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum schillerianum


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis aurantiaca Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum aurantiacum F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Oxysepala schilleriana (Rchb.f.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum aurantiacum wattsii F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Oxysepala schilleriana maritima D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Diphyes schilleriana (Rchb.f.) Szlach. & Rutk. [unknown]
  • Dendrobium aurantiacum F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum schillerianum (also called Schiller's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 0.3 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in wet grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum schillerianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum schillerianum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum schillerianum can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Divisions can be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum schillerianum

Bulbophyllum schillerianum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the tropical forests of the region.

Bulbophyllum schillerianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum schillerianum?

Bulbophyllum schillerianum

What is the family of Bulbophyllum schillerianum?

Orchidaceae

Where is Bulbophyllum schillerianum native to?

Brazil

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,

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