Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
skeatianum
ID:
623798

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
J. Fed. Malay States Mus. 6: 177 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000623130



Common Names

  • Skeat's Bulbophyllum
  • Skeat's Bulbophyllum
  • Skeat's Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Cirrhopetalum skeatianum (Ridl.) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum skeatianum (also called Skeat's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with yellow flowers and is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist forests and jungles.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum skeatianum is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers can be used to make tea. It is also used medicinally to treat coughs, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum skeatianum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum skeatianum is a deciduous shrub that grows best in moist, well-drained, acidic soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or by seed in autumn.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum skeatianum

Bulbophyllum skeatianum is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. It can be found in the Himalayan region and in the provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan in China.

Bulbophyllum skeatianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum skeatianum?

Bulbophyllum skeatianum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum skeatianum?

Skeat's Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum skeatianum?

It is native to India and grows in moist, shady areas in the tropics.

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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