Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
schmidii
ID:
616339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 4: 305 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615671



Common Names

  • Schmid's Bulbophyllum
  • Schmidii Bulbophyllum
  • Schmid's Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Hyalosema schmidii (Garay) Rysy [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum schmidii (also called Schmid's bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 8 inches tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, shady, tropical forests. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and elliptic-lanceolate in shape, with a smooth margin and a pointed tip. The flowers are small and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum schmidii is an ornamental plant used in hanging baskets and window boxes. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and flowers and is easy to care for.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum schmidii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a long, tubular shape. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum schmidii is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum schmidii

Bulbophyllum schmidii is native to Central America, including Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua.

Bulbophyllum schmidii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum schmidii?

Bulbophyllum schmidii

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum schmidii?

Tropical epiphyte

Where is Bulbophyllum schmidii native to?

Madagascar

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-27319: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.