Bulbophyllum sillenianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sillenianum
ID:
622394
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. n.s., 1884: 166 1884
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621726
Common Names
- Sillen's Bulbophyllum
- Sillen's Orchid
- Bulbophyllum Orchid
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Bulbophyllum sillenianum (also called Sillen's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small epiphytic or lithophytic herb, growing up to 10 cm tall. It is native to India, where it is found in the Western Ghats. It is found growing on trees or rocks in evergreen forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum sillenianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum sillenianum is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have small leaves.
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Bulbophyllum sillenianum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum sillenianum
Bulbophyllum sillenianum is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in many parts of Europe, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Bulbophyllum sillenianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum sillenianum?
Bulbophyllum sillenianum
What type of plant is Bulbophyllum sillenianum?
It is an epiphytic orchid
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum sillenianum?
It is native to India, China, and 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-27381: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.