Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
guttulatum
ID:
507594

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) N.P.Balakr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 67: 66 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506926



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum guttulatum
  • Guttulatum Bulbophyllum
  • Guttulatum Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis guttulata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum guttulatum Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis guttulata (Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum chyrmangensis D.Verma, Lavania & Sushil K.Singh [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum guttulatum (also called spotted bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with small, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, and grows in wet, tropical forests, such as rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum guttulatum is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for making paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum guttulatum is small and white in color. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum guttulatum is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum guttulatum

Bulbophyllum guttulatum can be found in tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, Thailand, and the Philippines.

Bulbophyllum guttulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum guttulatum?

Bulbophyllum guttulatum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum guttulatum?

Orchid

What is the habitat of Bulbophyllum guttulatum?

Tropical forests

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-26041: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Nambiyath Puthansurayil Balakrishnan (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Balakr.' in the authors string.