Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
schizopetalum
ID:
616023

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.O.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 12: 164 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615355



Common Names

  • Schizopetalum Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Schizopetalum
  • Schizopetalum


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Synonyms

  • Hapalochilus schizopetalum (L.O.Williams) Garay & W.Kittr. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum schizopetalum (also called the Fringed Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands. It grows in dry and moist forests, and in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum schizopetalum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum schizopetalum has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum schizopetalum is a tropical epiphytic orchid native to Central America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from a healthy plant and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the divisions moist until they have rooted and established.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum schizopetalum

Bulbophyllum schizopetalum is native to tropical Africa.

Bulbophyllum schizopetalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum schizopetalum?

Bulbophyllum schizopetalum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum schizopetalum?

Split-petalled Bulbophyllum

What is the habitat of Bulbophyllum schizopetalum?

Dry open woods, clearings, roadsides, and sandy fields

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-27316: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.