Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 2, 13: 70 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616523
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum Scrobiculilabre
- Scrobiculilabre Bulbophyllum
- Bulbophyllum Scrobiculilabre Tree
Description
Bulbophyllum scrobiculilabre (also called Scrobiculate-lipped Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has an upright stem and grows to a height of 1-2 m. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white and yellow. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum scrobiculilabre is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum scrobiculilabre is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, circular seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum scrobiculilabre is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seed should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained medium.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum scrobiculilabre
Bulbophyllum scrobiculilabre is native to tropical Asia, from India and Sri Lanka east to southern China and Indonesia.
Bulbophyllum scrobiculilabre FAQ
What is the growth rate of Bulbophyllum scrobiculilabre?
The growth rate of Bulbophyllum scrobiculilabre is slow to moderate.
What is the soil type suitable for Bulbophyllum scrobiculilabre?
Bulbophyllum scrobiculilabre prefers well-drained, sandy loam soil.
What is the light requirement for Bulbophyllum scrobiculilabre?
Bulbophyllum scrobiculilabre prefers full sun to partial shade.
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,