Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Verm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Blumea 34: 503 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616190
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum scopa
- Scopa Bulbophyllum
- Scopa Orchid
Description
Bulbophyllum scopa (also called Scopa Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that can grow up to 1m tall. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has a rhizomatous root system and its leaves are lanceolate in shape and have a glossy green colour. Its flowers are yellow-orange in colour.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum scopa is used as an ornamental plant and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum scopa has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum scopa is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-drained medium and kept moist until germination. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing and the new divisions should be planted in a well-draining, sterile medium.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum scopa
Bulbophyllum scopa is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist tropical forests.
Bulbophyllum scopa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum scopa?
Bulbophyllum scopa
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum scopa?
Broom-like Bulbophyllum
What is the native range of Bulbophyllum scopa?
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,