Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
shweliense
ID:
621283

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 13: 191 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620615



Common Names

  • Shweliense Bulbophyllum
  • Shweliense's Bulbophyllum
  • Shweliense Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum craibianum Kerr [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum shweliense (also called Shweli Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid native to China and Myanmar. It typically grows up to 10 cm (3.9 in) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm (2 in). It is found in moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum shweliense is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum shweliense has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum shweliense is a slow-growing epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Both seeds and divisions should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum shweliense

Bulbophyllum shweliense can be found in Myanmar.

Bulbophyllum shweliense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum shweliense?

Bulbophyllum shweliense

What is the family of Bulbophyllum shweliense?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum shweliense?

Shweliense Bulbophyllum

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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