Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
shanicum
ID:
620972

Status:
valid

Authors:
King & Pantl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 66: 587 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620304



Common Names

  • Shan's Bulbophyllum
  • Shan's Orchid
  • Tropical Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum shanicum (also called Shanic Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid, reaching up to 15 cm in height. It is native to the tropical forests of South and Southeast Asia, and is found in habitats such as lowland rainforest, dry deciduous forest, and mangrove forest.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum shanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum shanicum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum shanicum is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist until germination. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in the spring or summer and root them in a moist medium. Once established, the plant requires little care and can tolerate drought and poor soils.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum shanicum

Bulbophyllum shanicum is native to tropical Asia and can be found in humid, tropical forests.

Bulbophyllum shanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum shanicum?

Bulbophyllum shanicum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum shanicum?

Shanicum Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum shanicum?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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-27366: Based on the initial data import
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Robert Pantling (1856-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pantl.' in the authors string.