Bulbophyllum schimperianum
Also known as: Bulbophyllum acutisepalum De Wild. +2 more
- Bulbophyllum acutisepalum De Wild.
- Bulbophyllum acutisepalum DeWild.
- Bulbophyllum xanthoglossum Schltr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte or lithophyte.
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Bulbophyllum schimperianum is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Bulbophyllum genus, encompassing over 2200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Uganda, Zaïre