Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
scintilla
ID:
616646

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 50: 129 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615978



Common Names

  • Scintilla Bulbophyllum
  • Scintilla Bulbophyllum
  • Scintilla Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum scintilla (also called Shining Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 1 meter (3 feet) tall and has fragrant, waxy, dark green leaves. It is found in tropical rainforests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum scintilla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum scintilla is a small, yellow, tubular flower with three petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark-green, oval-shaped seedlings with three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum scintilla is a tropical epiphytic orchid that is easy to grow in warm climates. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or by seed. It can also be grown from cuttings, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum scintilla

Bulbophyllum scintilla is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Bulbophyllum scintilla FAQ

What are the common names for Bulbophyllum scintilla?

Bulbophyllum scintilla is commonly known as the scintillating bulbophyllum.

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum scintilla?

Bulbophyllum scintilla is an epiphytic orchid.

What is the native range of Bulbophyllum scintilla?

Bulbophyllum scintilla is native to Southeast Asia.

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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