Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sterile
ID:
627300

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Suresh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Interpr. Van Rheede’s Hort. Malab. : 298 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626632



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum sterile
  • Sterile Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis nilgherensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum nilgherrense Wight [unknown]
  • Epidendrum sterile Lam. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum neilgherrense Wight [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis caudata (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum sterile (also called sterile bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical Africa. It is a small epiphyte with thin, wiry stems and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in humid forests, often on the trunks of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum sterile is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum sterile has small, white flowers with yellow centers and round, black seeds. The seedlings are small with thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum sterile is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum sterile

Bulbophyllum sterile is native to tropical Africa and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Bulbophyllum sterile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum sterile?

Bulbophyllum sterile

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum sterile?

Sterile orchid

What is the family of Bulbophyllum sterile?

Orchidaceae

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-27439: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
C.R. Suresh (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suresh' in the authors string.